Question

question 12 of 45
how was germanys invasion of the soviet union similar to japans attack on pearl harbor?
a. both violated treaties that had forged alliances between countries.
b. both relied completely on aerial attacks to damage the enemys naval forces.
c. both occurred on the same day as part of a coordinated offensive against allied powers.
d. both were surprise attacks that resulted in serious negative consequences for the attackers.

Explanation:

• Option A: Germany and the Soviet Union had a non - aggression pact (Molotov - Ribbentrop Pact), but Germany invaded the Soviet Union. Japan and the US had no formal alliance - breaking treaty in the sense of a military alliance. So this option is incorrect.
• Option B: Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union was a land - based (and some air) offensive on a large landmass, not focused on naval forces. Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was an aerial attack on naval forces, but the nature of the two attacks (one on land, one on a naval base) makes this option incorrect.
• Option C: Germany invaded the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. They were not coordinated in terms of the same - day attack. So this option is incorrect.
• Option D: Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union was a surprise attack (the Soviets were caught off - guard in some aspects, despite some intelligence warnings). Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise. Both led to negative consequences. For Germany, it led to a two - front war and eventually over - extension. For Japan, it brought the US fully into the war against them.

Answer:

D. Both were surprise attacks that resulted in serious negative consequences for the attackers.