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Russman posted...

The Japanese wanted to destroy Americas pacific fleet so they could have control of the entire ocean. They thought a surprise attack would knock enough American power out of the war before it began that America wouldnt be able to launch a counterattack.

Ironically, they pretty much fucked themselves, b/c U.S. Naval strategy at that time was all about the battleships. With so many of them out of commission, the Navy had to "fall back" to using aircraft carriers, which is what allowed them to take out the Imperial Navy.
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