Destruction and Heroics
The USS Arizona was struck by a 1,800- pound bomb, which caused the ship to sink, trapping more than 1,000 men inside.
How many ships and planes were destroyed by Japan?
Japan destroyed 20 ships and more than 300 planes.
How many ships and planes were included in the Japanese armada?
Why did Japan see Pearl Harbor as an easy target?
Pearl Harbor was am easy target because it was so vulnerable. The closeness of U.S. planes and ships in Pearl Harbor made them easy targets from air attacks.
How did the attack on Pearl Harbor affect public opinion?
The attack turned public opinion in favor of entering WWII.
What did Dorie Miller do to receive the Navy Cross?
Dorie Miller carried injured men to safety, then manned a machine gun he had not been trained on to shoot down Japanese planes.
How many individuals were killed as a result of the attack?
2,403 sailors, soldiers and civilians were killed.
How far did the Japanese travel to reach the launch sector?
The Japanese had to travel 3,500 miles to reach the launch sector.
How did Akamatsu know their attack was a successful surprise?
He knew they had achieved surprise when he heard the U.S. radio stations broadcasting normally.
What occurred three days after the U.S. declared war on Japan?
Three days after America declared war on Japan, Japan's allies- Germany and Italy- declared war on America.
What did nurses do to show men had received morphine?
The nurses used lipstick to write "M" on the forehead of those who had been given morphine.
Why did the Japanese not achieve their goal of destroying the U.S. Pacific fleet?
The Japanese failed to destroy the base's oil storage depots, repair shops, shipyards and submarine docks.
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The most vital ships- aircraft carriers- were not at Pearl Harbor and therefore escaped the damage.
How did Japan ensure a surprise attack?
Japan ensured a surprise attack by maintaining a strict radio silence.
What was the purpose of the attack, according to Persico?
The purpose of the attack was to eliminate the Pacific Fleet, which would allow Japan to have free reign over the Pacific.
According to Roosevelt, how did Japan deceive America?
Roosevelt points out the fact that Japan used false statements and expression of hope for continued peace while planning to surprise attack the U.S. without warning.
Why was there no shortage of blood for victims?
There was never a shortage of blood because civilians, sailors and marines appeared day and night to give blood.
Was the announcement that the Japanese made accurate?
No, because it was propaganda.
What prevented Carson from helping his friend?
Carson knew his friends was dying and there was nothing he could do to help him.