Question

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began just before 8AM on Sunday, December 7, 1941. Within a short time, five of eight battleships at Pearl Harbor were sunk or sinking, with the rest damaged. Several other ships and most Hawaii-based combat planes were also knocked out, and over 2,400 Americans were dead. Was the devastation of Pearl Harbor a result of American unpreparedness, or of superior Japanese planning?

Answer 1

It really is a matter of opinion but I think it occurred as a result of American unpreparedness. One can assume that if the American army had advanced knowledge of the attack, they might have been able to better defend themselves

Hope this helps

Answer 2

a combination of both