Why did the japanese attack pearl harbor?(4-5 sentences)

element of surprise and to destroy America's navy as quickly as possible

Explanation:

Reason for Pearl Harbor Attack

Why Attack Pearl Harbor? As war was inevitable, Japan's only chance was the element of surprise and to destroy America's navy as quickly as possible. Japan wanted to move into the Dutch East Indies and Malaya to conquer territories that could provide important natural resources such as oil and rubber.

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