spdk1 on 28 August 2008
I'm not justifying Americas use of nukes in WWII, but you relaize that the bombing of pearl harbor was more than just a "slap".
5 of 8 battleships at Pearl Harbor were sunk, sinking, or totally damaged. All were at least damaged
3 cruisers, 3 destroyers, and a seaplane tender were severely damaged
96 army aircraft and 92 navy aircraft were destroyed and 159 more damaged
Also, over 2,400 men were killed and more than 2,000 wounded.
the SEVERELY crippled the navy in that area, leaving the US open for further attack had they wanted to. had they hit the onshore factories at Pearl Harbor, the Allies would have lost the pacific front more-than-likeley.
