The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor had a huge goal: Cripple the US Navy before it joined WWII. While the Japanese attack caused a lot of damage, what crucial US Navy ship type was luckily NOT in port at the time of the attack?
Answer Aircraft carriers
The American aircraft carriers Lexington, Enterprise, and Saratoga were out to sea on December 7th. The Japanese missed their shot at hitting these key targets, though they sank many other vessels, including battleships, destroyers, and minelayers.
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