Waves twosix waves from a six carrier flight deck. That was not only beyond american capability, but beyond the capability of navy. It had never been done before, and had never been imagined. That something that technically complicated could be achieved. That is part of the reason that pearl harbor was such a great shock. Host why did japan attack the u. S. . Ian that is a question japanese scholars and American Scholars have been debating for 75 years. I think the best way to answer is to begin with the understanding that the japanese regime prior to and during the Second World War was essentially dysfunctional. Power was shared across many different elements of the military establishment. It was an army dominated government. The navy also had a great deal of power. There were rival factions within the services, and the two services were essentially at each others throats nonstop for control of the national budget, military and foreign policy. Essentially the japanese needed oil. They
Waves twosix waves from a six carrier flight deck. That was not only beyond american capability, but beyond the capability of navy. It had never been done before, and had never been imagined. That something that technically complicated could be achieved. That is part of the reason that pearl harbor was such a great shock. Host why did japan attack the u. S. . Ian that is a question japanese scholars and American Scholars have been debating for 75 years. I think the best way to answer is to begin with the understanding that the japanese regime prior to and during the Second World War was essentially dysfunctional. Power was shared across many different elements of the military establishment. It was an army dominated government. The navy also had a great deal of power. There were rival factions within the services, and the two services were essentially at each others throats nonstop for control of the national budget, military and foreign policy. Essentially the japanese needed oil. They
Youre looking at film shot 75 years ago on the morning of december 7th, 1941 when warplanes from fixed japanese Aircraft Carriers targeted the u. S. Pacific fleet at pearl harbor. Almost 4,400 killed, 1,200 wounded. The next two hours here on American History tv we will be joined by historians on fact on pearl bore. We have three ways to join the discussion. 2027408900. For those world war ii veterans 20274 202748902. Send us a tweet and we look forward to your comments on facebook. Com cspanhistory. Joining us from new york city on the first hour of our program is ian toll, the author of pacific crews bell, war at sea in the pacific, 1941 to 1942 which looks at the war in the pacific from pearl harbor to midway. Welcome to American History tv. And ill start by asking you how pearl harbor changed the course of history. Well, in many ways. I could probably go on the whole hour just answering that one question. It is is fair to say that pearl harbor is the central event in the history of
Chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Eternal god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. We pause in your presence and ask guidance for the men and women of the peoples house. Enable them, o god, to act on what they believe to be right and true and just, and to do so in ways that show respect for those with whom they disagree. Send your spirit of peace upon our nation. Endow the members of this house and all our governmental leaders with the wisdom to respond with whatever policies and laws might be needed to ensure Greater Peace and security in our land. Bless us this day and every day and may all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house her pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from montana seek recognition . Mr. Daines mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 1 of ru
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