The Reason For Which Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor

On November 26, 1941, a formidable Japanese strike fleet — comprising six aircraft carriers, two battleships, and hundreds of aircraft — set sail from Japan.Their mission was to launch a surprise assault on the U.S. Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor. The attack, scheduled for December 7, would catch the Americans off guard, dealing a devastating blow to their fleet and causing massive casualties.While the attack succeeded in its immediate goals, it also marked a pivotal moment in World War II, setting the stage for Japan’s eventual defeat. But what motivated Japan to launch this bold strike in the first place? And how did missteps in the attack’s execution seal their fate in the war?

To understand the roots of this conflict, we need to go back to the 1930s.

Japan, having rapidly modernised its economy and military during the early 20th century, was driven by the ambitions of the empire.They sought to emulate global powers like Britain and the United States by controlling resource-rich territories, expanding trade routes, and cementing their status as a world power.

However, Japan’s homeland lacked critical resources, especially oil, which was…