While the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was extremely successful, it could have been much worse. Which of these statements is not a reason why?
- The Oil Tank farms and Machine shops were left undamaged
- The Submarine Base was never hit
- All 3 US Pacific Fleet aircraft carriers were not in port and were undamaged
- Half of the U.S. Battleships were on maneuvers in Alaska at the time of the attack
Answer
The correct answer is D) Half of the U.S. Battleships were on maneuvers in Alaska at the time of the attack.
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