APUSH Notes 3/28

Pearl Harbor

-            We weren’t sure where the attack or what kind of attack would happen.

Overview

-            The Japanese attack was a shocking experience that most Americans thought could never happen. After the war, Americans believed a sneak attack could never happen again.

-            This left an imprint on America’s army so that we were never caught off guard again… We were during 9/11

Similarities With Sept.  11, 2001

Japanese Pilots

-            Bomb Site View from Japanese Dive Bomber

-            Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi

Was the Attack Truly Devastating?

-            Oil and Gasoline Stores

-            Repair Facilities

-            Aircraft Carriers

Video Review: Bombing of Pearl Harbor

-            Very obviously Pro-America.

Yamamoto’s Statements

-            “I fear all that we have done is awaken a sleeping giant.”

-            “I will run wild and win victory after victory in the first six months. If the war continues, I have no expectations of victory.”

-            Almost to the day, six months later, Japan loses 3 ships in the battle of Midway.