Pearl Harbor was a major event during World War II and had a profound impact on the course of the entire war. However, the key question in this incident, that is, who exactly bombed Pearl Harbor, remains controversial to this day.
A common view is that Pearl Harbor was the result of a sneak attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy on the U.S. Pacific Fleet. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy dispatched a fleet to attack the U.S. naval base Pearl Harbor under cover. Although the Japanese Navy was victorious in the attack on Pearl Harbor, this action also angered the American people, causing the United States to officially declare war on Japan, thereby hastening Japan's defeat.
However, there are also those who believe that Pearl Harbor was not the work of the Japanese. They believe that this incident was planned by some people within the United States in order to push the United States into the war. Proponents of this view argue that the rapid action of the United States in the aftermath of the incident and the declaration of war on Japan shows that they had long planned to enter the war.
However, there is no conclusive evidence to prove which view is correct. Although there are those who believe that history is often written by the victors, we should respect historical facts and not blindly believe in a certain point of view.
In conclusion, Pearl Harbor was a complex historical event, the truth of which remains a mystery to this day. However, regardless of the truth, this event became an important point in the history of World War II and had a profound impact on the course of the entire war.