The Japanese attack had several major aims. First, it intended to destroy important American fleet units, thereby preventing the Pacific Fleet from interfering with Japanese conquest of the Dutch East Indies and Malaya and to enable Japan to conquer Southeast Asia without interference. Second, it was hoped to buy time for Japan to consolidate its position and increase its naval strength before shipbuilding authorized by the 1940 Vinson-Walsh Act erased any chance of victory. Third, to deliver a blow to America's ability to mobilize its forces in the Pacific, battleships were chosen as the main targets, since they were the prestige ships of any navy at the time. Finally, it was hoped that the attack would undermine American morale such that the U.S. government would drop its demands contrary to Japanese interests, and would seek a compromise peace with Japan.
The hot weather season has the following characteristics: (i) There is overall increase in temperature e.g. the temperature of Northern plains is between 42 to 45°C and in the Deccan plateau between 35 to 38°C. ... (ii) In the Northern and^North-Westem plain, there is occurrence of'Loo'- strong, hot, dry wind.
Answer:
A.
Explanation:
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, invasion of Afghanistan in late December 1979 by troops from the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union intervened in support of the Afghan communist government in its conflict with anti-communist Muslim guerrillas during the Afghan War (1978–92) and remained in Afghanistan until mid-February 1989
I think it’s the third one. Definitely not the first two
This excerpt is a good expression of the ambivalence the author feels about the heavy influence European culture has on the Japanese culture. This ambivalence comes from the newer version of the Japanese life where European influences exist but the Japanese "ingredients" are still used. The text shows that he is content by having this new standard but sees a discontentment on the altered culture.
The Great Wave, released in 1830, is a painting that presents both European and Japanese characteristics.
