<Tab/>December 7, 1941, a date that will live in infamy. Over the years, historians and common people alike have hotly debated the specifics and blame regarding the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Where should the fault lie? Was it the fault of commanders at Pearl Harbor during the war? Or, does the culpability lie squarely with our own federal government? Sure, there have been compelling arguments to support both views, but the …showed first 75 words of 763 total…

…showed last 75 words of 763 total…of the U.S. base at Pearl Harbor. Because of Short, the planes, ships, and people were neatly lined up for Japan to bomb. Also, he didn't even think to send any other marine vessels out to scout the outlying areas or defend the harbor. <Tab/>It was because of many factors all leading back to naval commanding officers' neglectful ways in Pearl Harbor. Warnings were given and were not heeded.