The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a significant cause in the subsequent atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Due to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Imperial Navy, they forced the United States into joining World War II. Prior to the events, the U.S had maintained neutrality, however, the attack sparked outrage and a need to defend their honour. The attack resulted in significant damage to America’s fleet, with numerous battleships and aircraft destroyed…
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