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island became a valuable asset to obtain during the Pacific War because of its location, as a half way point from Hawaii to Japan. Increased tensions between Japan and the United States came to a climax December 7, 1941; the day Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Six months later, the United States engaged the Japanese Imperial fleet in the Battle of Midway. The analysis of the events leading up to the Battle of Midway, the Battle itself, and its Aftermath, all represent just how influential Midway…

justified in dropping the Atomic Bombs for numerous reasons,being that Imperial Japan initiated a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7th, 1941), Imperial Japan kidnapped, tortured, and killed U.S Prisoners of War (P.O.W), and even after all this the U.S gave Japan the chance to surrender before the bombings (The Potsdam Declaration)…

Discuss 3 major events from WW2, what were they and how were they related? 3 major events from WW2 are the Attack on Pearl Harbour, The Bombing of Darwin and the Battle of Kokoda. Pearl Harbour was an attack on the US Naval base by the Japanese Navy. The Bombing of Darwin, also known as The Battle of Darwin was the largest single attack ever undertook by a foreign power on Australia. The battle of Kokoda was a 4 month battle between the Japanese and Australians. Although all 3 of these events…

ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOUR On December 7, 1941, Japanese fighter planes flew over Honolulu, Hawaii and bombed the American naval base. It succeeded in demolishing hundreds of airplanes and a couple of America 's large battleships in just two hours. The sudden strike allowed no preparation, assassinating approximately 2,403 people and injuring 1,143. Most Americans asked about the justification of this attack would claim that it was uncalled for and the Americans were bombed while doing nothing and…

Unbroken tells the true story of Louis Zamperini, and Olympic runner and serviceman during World War II, who was captured by Japanese after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Laura Hillenbrand, the author of Unbroken, also authored a number one New York Times Bestseller, Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand studied at Kenyon College, but left early after the onset of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) caused her to not have enough energy to attend. In order to write the book, Hillenbrand interviewed…

On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked and destroyed Pearl Harbor. Thousands of Americans died, and hundreds of aircrafts and battleships were destroyed. These garnered hatred for Japanese that overwhelmed the masses, as well as the call for revenge. The result: US congress declared war against Japan days after, and thus joining the World War II. In the film Pearl Harbor, film makers demonstrate the devastation brought by the Japanese air force. Also, it shows that US government, specifically…

America’s intentions were to stay far away from the battle grounds of World War II. However, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, America was left with no choice but to join the war. Over two million men were deployed oversees to aid the allies; leaving their family and friends behind. At home, America struggled with missing their loved ones and wanting to help in any way possible. Americans occupied themselves during WWII with work, baseball, movies, and music. After husbands, brothers, and…

Although some people say that attack on Pearl Harbor was a conspiracy and the mastermind of the attack was Franklin Roosevelt who was the president of the United States, he and the American government did not have any relation with the conspiracy theory of attacking on Pearl Harbor. Lashmar, Paul. "Pearl Harbor Conspiracy Is Bunk." The Independent. Independent Digital News and Media, 23 Aug. 1998. Web. 24 Sept. 2016. Why this article chosen is that the author mentioned clearly about a telegram…

The speech that I looked at was given by Franklin D Roosevelt on December 8th, 1941 to the Congress. The introduction statement says “Yesterday, December 7th, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” (Roosevelt, 1941) This is a strong introduction as to what happened the day before, to lead Roosevelt in to asking Congress to agree to declare war on Japan. Nothing in the introduction…

How Roosevelt Influenced America “What’s are we going to do now?”, “I’m Scared”, “Is this the start of a war?”. These are some things that many American people must have been thinking after they heard of the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Luckily President Roosevelt knew exactly how to calm the people and prepare them for war. Roosevelt, like many other war time leaders, expressed his ideas through a well thought out and influential speech. His Day of Infamy speech is…