Tora! Tora! Tora!
Tora! Tora! Tora! was the command words that were used by the Japanese to give orders that would lead to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. "Tora" translates to Tiger in Japanese. Prior to this attack, the United States tried to stay out of the fight that was currently raging on in the world. This one attack would bring the nation to war with not only Japan but Germany too. Admiral Yamamoto said this about the attack on which he designed, "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.”
Below are some videos to help you explore the history behind this attack. Watch these videos and use any source material to help you answer the questions below. Also below, is a link to the New York Public Library that showed the news response to the attack.
Youtube: John Anderson- Pearl Harbor USS Arizona
Youtube: "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy" U.S. Navy Dec 8, 2018
Why did Japan choose Pearl Harbor to attack? The news was able to show real footage of the attack. Outcomes of this attack were that ships, planes, and lives were destroyed and lost. John Anderson helped me understand that every single person was effected differently by this attack. Roosevelt declared wars that were a big part of our history.
ReplyDelete- Kaleya Sullivan
1. As an Japanese - American, this topic hits home for me. Both of my parents moved here in their early twenties so I have a sense of Japanese pride while still being proud of being an American. So, my question would be, was there something or someone that provoked the Japanese to attack? If so, what was it?
ReplyDelete2. I think the New Media reported it the best that they could. Of course there will always be some form of propaganda or a biased opinion but they had as much information as they could get at the time.
3. Some outcomes of this attack were: lost lives, strong nationalism, a conflicting sense of identity for Japanese - Americans, hate, and war.
4. John Anderson helped put into perspective the sense of helplessness that the many military personnel had to face when trying to save as many men after the attack. I can’t imagine the amount of trauma that they have to face everyday.
5. Roosevelt had the role of, leading the nation into war and making choices of who/what to attack.
- Amie Kinoshita
I agree, that is a wonderful question. What provoked Japan to attack? And yes, Roosevelt had to make many war decisions.
Delete- Kaleya Sullivan
I agree with what you said about John Anderson. He kept going back to save others instead of saving himself.
DeleteI agree, that is a wonderful question. What provoked Japan to attack? And yes, Roosevelt had to make many war decisions.
ReplyDelete- Kaleya Sullivan
Why was pearl harbor the focus of the attack? Why not the mainland? The Media reported the attack as sudden and not expected. 2,403 lives were lost and 1,178 people were wounded. John Anderson and other military personnel that survived the attack had to had much trauma losing their friends. Roosevelt made big decisions that couldve changed our lives today.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great question. Why didnt they attack the mainland? Maybe the Harbor had more resources they could hurt. I argee that Roosevelt's decisions effect us today.
DeleteThat is a great question. Why didnt they attack the mainland? Maybe the Harbor had more resources they could hurt. I argee that Roosevelt's decisions effect us today.
Delete- Kaleya Sullivan
Why was Pearl Harbor the target of the Japanese? The news and media reported the bombing and outcomes included destroyed planes, ships and many lives were lost. John Anderson added a sense of perspective to the reader as a survivor of the attack. He spoke about the hardships he faced including the hardship of losing friends. I think Roosevelt could have made some better decision making to ensure the safety of his country.
ReplyDeleteI want to know why the Japanese wanted to get the US involved in the war. The news reported the attack on the front page by saying that Japan was declaring war on the US and England and even on democracy. They also let the American public know that Congress and the President would be immediately meeting. Some of the outcomes of the attack were that the US became involved in the war and wanted to defeat the Japanese. Some of the takeaways from John Anderson’s explaining what happened to him are that it sounds like the US was expecting the Japanese to attack at some point, that the people in charge were willing to listen to people like John Anderson about what to do, that people were willing to put themselves in danger to save others, and that people who were there are still affected my it. I think Roosevelt played an important role. He would have led the nation in the time of war, convinced people that the war was necessary and worked with the Congress and his cabinet to make sure the US won.
ReplyDeleteGreat job I agree with your statements!
DeleteI want to know why they chose that harbor and not another one on the coast of the mainland. The News Media reported the attack by saying that how they had been bombed with many casualties and that Japan was declaring war on the U.S. The out comes of this attack is that ships, people,planes and there base was destroyed. John Anderson explained being there when Pear Harbor was bombed. He shows the perspective of the people who were there fighting and how everyone had a different perspective. Roosevelt had to be a strong leader during this time. He had to convince everyone how we should fight and end the war.
ReplyDelete-Lorien Mahon
Hi Lorien, I think that they chose the harbor because it attacks the military base the best.
DeleteI think your answer was great!!
DeleteI wanted to know why Japanese wanted to invade the US. The News media reported the destructive results from the bombing. The bombing caused destructions of military base, jets and ships and killed many people's life. John Anderson showed how people are affected by this decision. They all seem to know by the point of the attack that the Japanese will probably do something to the US. It is a tragedy of small everyday figures that appeals emotionally in history after hundred years. Roosevelt helped the US to decide on entering the war and how to end it with military force.
ReplyDelete1.What do you want to know about Pearl Harbor?
ReplyDelete-The attack on Pearl Harbor was a Japanese bombing that took place on December 7, 1941.
2.How did the News Media report the attack?
-The news media reported the attack via newspaper. The headlines of the news paper said that the Japanese attacked hawii (peral Harbor) and have started a war with America.
3.What were some of the outcomes of the Pearl Harbor attack?
-The attack on pearl harbor brought the United States into the war against Japan. The americans wanted to stay out of the war but got brought in anyway.
4.What were some of the takeaways from John Anderson explaining what occurred to him during the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
-Some takaways for me is that for John Anderson the attack was all of a sudden and that everyone was trying to scramble and get to saftey.
5.What role do you think Roosevelt played in leading the nation during this era?
-Rooselvelt was there to show support to the nation as they were about to go into war. Roosevelt made public speeches discussing these attacks and made note that they were going
-Brett Gereau III
You did such a great job with explaining your answers!
Delete1. Why was Pearl Harbor the target of the bombing attack during December 7, 1941?
ReplyDelete2. The news media reported this attack by putting it as the headline for all newspapers around the world.
3. Some outcomes of the Pearl Harbor attack were 2,403 Americans died and Eighteen ships were sunk.
4. Some of takeaways for John Anderson during the attack was trying to make it to a safe place where you couldn't get hurt physically.
5. Roosevelt played a supporting role in leading the nation during the era.
What do you want to know about Pearl Harbor?
ReplyDelete- What benefit or gain did the Japanese achieve by bombing Pearl Harbor?
How did the News Media report the attack?
- I think the news media reported the attack perfectly fine by stating everything that happened from the casualties to who bombed the harbor.
What were some of the outcomes of the Pearl Harbor attack?
- Some of the outcomes of the attack were many deaths and destruction to airplanes and ships that belonged to the U.S, however, the biggest outcome was president Roosevelt declaring war against Japan and Germany which would ultimately cost the war to Germany.
What were some of the takeaways from John Anderson explaining what occurred to him during the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
- I took away that the experience was terrifying and unexpected and it was interesting to hear someone's story on how they survived as well.
What role do you think Roosevelt played in leading the nation during this era?
- I think Roosevelt played as a confident and wise decision to declare war against the Japanese and Germany which would eventually be the reason that Germany loses WWII.
-Stephan Podlisetskyy