The Attack on Pearl Harbor
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The Empire of Japan's Imperial Navy
Japanese bomber pilots receive their orders onboard an aircraft carrier prior to commencing their mission of bombing Pearl Harbor. Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku hoped that a quick surprise attack on the U.S. fleet would make the Americans petition for peace, leaving the Pacific open for the Japanese expansion.
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