Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the attack on Pearl Harbor in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. By 1941, much of the world was already at war, and tensions between the USA and Japan had been mounting for years. That year, Japan made the decision to go to war against the United States and launched a devastating surprise attack on the Pearl Harbor military base. This attack led the USA to enter the Second World War, and remains one of the most important events in the country’s history.

In just 50 minutes you will:
• Understand why there were major tensions between the USA and Japan during the 1930s and 1940s
• Learn about what happened during attack on Pearl Harbor, including the American response and Japanese strategic errors
• Analyse the outcome of the attack and its consequences for both countries

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