Pearl harbour Flashcards
1
Q
What happened
A
It was a surprise attack from the Japanese onto the naval base of USA Hawaii pearl harbour.
2
Q
Why did the Japanese bomb pearl harbour
A
Its aim was to prevent the United States Pacific Fleet from interfering with its planned military actions in Southeast Asia against overseas territories of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and those of the United States.
3
Q
How many people died
A
2043
4
Q
How long did it last
A
1 hour and 15 minutes
