wiffleball 4,645 Posted August 29, 2022 Interesting. Prior to Pearl harbor, America was supplying 80% of Japan's oil. Meanwhile, Japan was already fighting Russia to the north and China to the south. Not to mention the Dutch, French and British who all had territories around the West Indies. Seems like a really stupid move. Even moreso now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 496 Posted August 29, 2022 The US cut off oil to Japan the year before Pearl Harbor. Japan wanted to take out the Pacific Fleet so they could grab more resource (especially oil) rich areas in the Pacific. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,855 Posted August 29, 2022 US cut off their oil. It’s why they attacked Pearl Harbor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,645 Posted August 29, 2022 Just read. Us cut off oil July 26th 1941. Dumb move on the part of the japanese. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted August 29, 2022 not getting american-made vinaigrette makes the japanese sour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 29, 2022 As has been said, Japan had no choice but to attack or become an ally. And the attack was wildly successful. History shows it was futile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,855 Posted August 29, 2022 37 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: As has been said, Japan had no choice but to attack or become an ally. And the attack was wildly successful. History shows it was futile. The attack was successful for the most part but it did not have the affect on the US that Japan thought it would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 29, 2022 55 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: The attack was successful for the most part but it did not have the affect on the US that Japan thought it would. Yes, thus the futility, something we might refer to as a "fool's errand". Usually recognized in hindsight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites