Was the devastation of Pearl Harbor a result of American unpreparedness, or of superior Japanese planning?

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Faith Saunders

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1 July, 22:28

Was the devastation of Pearl Harbor a result of American unpreparedness, or of superior Japanese planning?

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Vincent Wells · Answer 1

It was both. Americans are prejudiced.

Addison Kelly · Answer 2

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began just before 8AM on Sunday, December 7, 1941. Within a short time, five of eight battleships at Pearl Harbor were sunk or sinking, with the rest damaged. Several other ships and most Hawaii-based combat planes were also knocked out, and over 2,400 Americans were dead.