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How far in advance did the Japanese know they were going to attack Pearl Harbor?
This strategy expected the Japanese fleet to take a defensive posture, awaiting U.S. attack, and it was confirmed by the Japanese Navy staff only three weeks before Pearl Harbor.
What do Japanese think of Germany?
According to a late 2012 Bertelsmann Foundation Poll, the Germans view Japan overwhelmingly positively, and regard that nation as less a competitor and more a partner. The Japanese views of Germany are positive as well, with 97% viewing Germany positively and only 3% viewing Germany negatively.
What was Japan’s main reason for attacking Pearl Harbor?
Japan intended the attack as a preventive action to prevent the United States Pacific Fleet from interfering with its planned military actions in Southeast Asia against overseas territories of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and those of the United States.
What did the US do before Pearl Harbor?
Lend-Lease and Military Aid to the Allies in the Early Years of World War II. During World War II, the United States began to provide significant military supplies and other assistance to the Allies in September 1940, even though the United States did not enter the war until December 1941.
Was Japan an ally of Germany in ww2?
On September 27, 1940, the Axis powers are formed as Germany, Italy and Japan become allies with the signing of the Tripartite Pact in Berlin. The Pact provided for mutual assistance should any of the signatories suffer attack by any nation not already involved in the war.
What do Japanese think of Europe?
Many (younger) Japanese love Europe for travelling, especially Italy, France and the UK. Many Japanese people study or live in the UK (more than all Europeans in Japan). For some Japanese (especially young and female), it is like a dream to live in Europe (or other Western countries).