The Japanese Naval Attack: Successful Or Justified?

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Japanese fighter planes soar through the sky over the vast waters of the pacific ocean. This massive formation of oversized birds holds bomber planes, fighter planes, and torpedo planes. Heading for one of the most busiest military harbors in the U.S. Navy; these planes needed as much firepower as they can get. They couldn't afford to lose; if they attacked successful; Japan would show America there revenge for cutting off oil trades from both countries. Fortunately for Japan this attack was successful and they destroyed many American warships,warplanes, and naval bases. Many other naval equipment was damaged. So many died and many more were wounded; after the attack everyone who was fine helped the wounded get

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