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Old 06-20-08, 02:27 PM   #34
PeriscopeDepth
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They planned to stab the American fleet in the eye and sue for peace on terms that favored them. When that didn't work out, they hoped to fight a prolonged defensive action that they hoped the American populace would tire of eventually.

PD
Pearl wasn't the only US military asset invaded in Dec '41. What about Wake island and the Philippines?
True, they certainly got hit too. And the Brits in Singapore.

PD
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