Counterintelligence and the Pearl Harbor Attack

Introduction <Tab/>A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor left millions of Americans heartbroken. It is one of the most significant moments in American history. In just a short amount of time, so much devastation occurred. If the Americans would have kept better tract of Japanese intelligence, the bombing of Pearl Harbor could have been avoided and many lives could have been saved. Some people believe this attack occurred because of American …

…on Pearl Harbor. The attack on Pearl Harbor gave everyone determination and motivation to the people in the U.S. to fight back with bravery and fortitude in what resulted as World War II. There is currently a national memorial built across from the U.S.S. Arizona where the Arizona battleship sunk. Pearl Harbor continues to be a naval base for the U.S. The memory of this tragic event will live on forever.