What was the main reason behind the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

a) Japan wanted to cripple the US Navy and gain control over the Pacific

b) Japan wanted to draw the Americans into war so that the Allied forces would have more allies.

c) Japan wanted to gauge the strength of the US Navy and analyze the outcome of the war.

d) Japan wanted to gain control over the US Navy to strengthen the Japanese Naval force.

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31 October, 12:05

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Tucker Robbins · Answer 1

The answer is a. They wanted to weaken allied forces.

Burch · Answer 2

The main reason behind the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is A. Japan wanted to cripple the US Navy and gain control over the Pacific.