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Pearl Harbor explained: How Japan shocked America (with John Kuehn) | Ep 34
On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Pacific Fleet's main base in Hawaii. In just a few hours, Japanese aircraft devastated American battleships, airfields, and military installations, killing more than 2,400 Americans and drawing the United States into World War II.
In this episode, special guest & author John Kuehn examines the events leading up to the attack, Japan's strategic objectives, the planning conducted by Admiral Yamamoto, and the dramatic moments of the assault itself. We also explore the damage inflicted on the U.S…
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