The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 brought the U.S. into World War Two and also signaled the start of the long naval campaign in the Pacific. Japanese successes in early battles in South-East Asia, such as the invasion of Burma and Singapore, were mirrored by naval victories like the Battle of the Java Sea and attacks on Sydney Harbor in Australia. As a result, the Allies were firmly on the back foot.
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