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Could the attack on Pearl Harbor have been prevented?

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Yes, the USS Ward sunk a Japanese midget sub trying to enter port at 6:45am. Naval command disregarded the warning, and the aerial attack started at 8am. Also FDR sent a warning to be on the look out for an attack which was imminent.

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