Japan surprised attacked Pearl Harbor, destroying most of the US's Pacific Fleet (but missing the carriers that were out on a manuovre), even while the Japanese diplomat was talking of peace.
Later on, Japan also took over US colonies, such as Wake Island, Phillipines, etc.
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