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The high command of Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union received the initial reports of the successful attack on Pearl Harbor with a mixture of satisfaction and anticipation. In their minds, the devastation inflicted upon the U.S. Pacific Fleet would undoubtedly send shockwaves through the American military and political leadership. They awaited with bated breath to see how the United States would react to this audacious assault.

In the aftermath of the surprise attack, news of the devastation at Pearl Harbor spread like wildfire throughout the United States. The tranquil morning of March 14, 1942, had transformed into a day that would be etched in the collective memory of the American people.