soon moscow was in sight. that same year on this. number seven japan launched a surprise attack from and craft carriers against the american base of paul harbor on the island of oahu why. even though it was a military target the u.s. was shocked. the americans declared war first against japan and then germany. the america during this gigantic operation pomus once again played the role they had before the blitz supporting the advance of four million invading troops. soon moscow was in sight. that same year on december