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What were the main reasons Japan attacked Pearl Harbor?

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It has been debated for a long time exactly why the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour. Obviously the Japanese knew they could not take on the American empire and destroying an important (but by no means the only) harbour would not really cripple the US. However, when the Japanese did bomb Pearl Harbour they were not in a good position. Though they were gaining countries in South-East-Asia it was coming at a great cost. Suggested answers for the bombing include- Cripple US navy Distract war on mainland Europe Suicide mission Serious underestimation of US strength New point to attack (allies surounded by all sides)

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