Advantages/Disadvantages
Japan
Advantages Had over 4 times the air and sea power. Were planning a surprise attack. Disadvantages Were not expecting the Americans to be there. Japan failed on their first attack which left them vulnerable. |
The United States Advantages We broke the Japanese communication code. Caught the Japanese off guard, because they didn't expect the United States to attack so soon. Disadvantages Barely had 1/4 the size of Japan's forces. Japan has not suffered a naval defeat in 300 years . |