The attack of the Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was one of the best military surprises in the history of war.
Under Admiral Yamomato, the Japanese Navy delivered a stunning blow to the United States. The brilliant, two
wave attack, utterly surprised the Americans. Over 2,000 American sailors were killed in this onslaught, as well as
109 marines, and 218 soldiers 1. By looking at what Japan did preceding the attack one can see how the American
troops should have been better prepared for such an attack.
The Japanese started their military increase in 1937, when Emperor Hirohito reigned, and…
