Yah! Send in Kirk Douglas to blast the Japs. Leave Martin Sheen behind in 1941 while yer at it.
Not to completely throw a wet blanket on JU_88's idea maybe it might be possible to set up a situation such as this in the scenario editor. Depends on how many Japanese ships the developers give us. Given the Japanese love for cruiser-based floatplanes an approach should be difficult.
However, in reality the first US sub (
Gudgeon) didn't depart Pearl Harbour for a war patrol until December 11th. I wouldn't be surprised if that's the historical benchmark the developers use.