Pearl harbor
Transcript: World War 2 On December 7, US intercepted a written message from Japan who was threatening war. A warning was sent but the general received it after the attack. Unfortunately, the US was not prepared. There was a sighting of planes 50 miles away. It was reported, but they thought it was American that was scheduled to land from California. Hence, the warning was ignored. The attack took place on December 7 1941,Japanese fighters laid waste on Pearl Harbor. The attack was divided into two different waves. The first wave consisted of bombers and torpedoes; its main objective was destroy pearl Harbor utterly. The second wave was primarily used for finishing off anything that survived the first wave. First Wave Consisted of: 1st Group: •50 Nakajima B5N bombers targeted for Pearl Harbor’s aircraft carries and battleships. •40 B5N bombers armed with type 91 torpedoes 2nd Group:•53 Aichi D3A Val dive bombers aimed for Ford Island and Wheeler Field3rd Group:•45 Mitsubishi A6M Zeke fighters for air control strafing targeting the Ford Island, Hickam Field, Wheeler Field, and Barber’s Point. In the end, most of Pearl Harbor was devastated. In the 90 minutes that this battle occurred, the US Pacific Fleet's air crafts and battleships were destroyed. LEST WE FORGET December 7th was a very solemn and dark time for the Americans as they lost many soldiers that day. Though many mourn the loses of that day, they remember their soldiers as we Canadians remember the deaths of our soldiers. Remembrance Day is a day to remember those who died for us, those who gave their lives to keep us safe. Not only should we remember, we should appreciate and be grateful for what those soldiers did for us. It is because of them we are here now living safely and happily. Reason #2 The Americans were concerned that the Japanese would land on Hawaii so they set up troops around the perimeters of the main islands of Hawaii. All precautions were taken to insure that the citizens of Hawaii were safe and that no Japanese would in danger them anymore. Airports were shut down and business centers were locked down. Government buildings were turned into military offices. Attack This is a close up picture of Pearl Harbor. Why Was the Attack a Turning Point? Without the Pearl Harbor tragedy, the US might have not participated in the Second World War, and the Allies may not have been able to win the war The harbor and the surrounding land is a naval base for the US, and is also where the head office of the US Pacific Fleet is. In the beginning, Pearl Harbor's water was too shallow for ships to dock at, but in 1899, the harbor was remade. President Roosevelt had trouble convincing Isolationists to allow US to enter WW2. The attack allowed US to retaliate, silencing Roosevelt's political opponent's voice Today, Pearl Harbor is mostly a memorial. Pearl harbor has become a popular tourist attraction. There are many tours and sites that tourist can go to to learn and see the site at which the battle took place. One of the main attractions of Pearl Harbor is the memorial for the sunken ship the USS Arizona. A viewing bridge was built over the sunken ship for visitor to see. The Hawaiins call this harbour, "Pu'uloa" The Japanese thought it'd be better to attack the harbor because they knew that most of the forces there were naval and it held the majority of the American's naval forces. Reason #1: Why was Pearl Harbor Attacked? What Pearl Harbor is Like Today Pearl Harbor's location was perfect for an attack. The Japanese were considering attacking coastal cities like San Francisco. They chose the harbor because Hawaii was closer to Japan than the United States was. The Japanese also thought that if they were to attack the mainland, they wouldn't be able to head back home without being pursued and attack by the other forces of the US. It would also be quicker, instead of sailing all the way to America Conclusion Hawaii After the Attack Pearl Harbor is on the coast of Hawaii. Japan had ambassadors working in the capitol. They were trying to persuade the government that Japan didn't have any plan to attack the US soon. People were starting to get suspicious so they sent a fleet to attack then, instead of delaying the plan. Introduction Japan Attack on Pearl Harbor There were several different reasons why Japan specifically decided to attack Pearl Harbor. We will be explaining some of the main reasons. United States Why Wasn't the US Prepared?