Don t Let the Picture Fool You: Pearl Harbor Was No Victory for Japan
The level of rage also prevented any attempt at a peace settlement at this time, which might have favored Japan.
Here s What You Need to Remember: Pearl Harbor rudely awoke the sleeping giant, in Yamamoto’s words, from his isolationist slumber, converted him into an awakened avenger burning with a righteous anger, and propelled him into a position of world leadership. A massive visceral reaction by the U.S. citizenry and military to the Pearl Harbor attack fueled war plans, military preparation, mobilization, and industry forward faster than any other measure could have achieved.