The Effects Of The Attack On Pearl Harbor

On December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the Japanese attacked the United States’ naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The surprising tactical attack caused many American casualties as well as destroyed much of the U.S. naval base. As the attack on Pearl Harbor was the costliest naval disaster for the U.S., this will remain an unforgettable day in history. However, during the times of surprise for military and civilian communities, the Army Medical Department was able to handle the casualties due to the prewar emergency planning. As the attack on Pearl Harbor came as a shock to many Americans, there was some evidence that American decision-makers expected an attack from Japan; although, they did not expect the Japanese to attack