Question

question 8 of 26
how was germanys invasion of the soviet union similar to japans attack on pearl harbor?
a. both were surprise attacks that resulted in serious negative consequences for the attackers.
b. both relied completely on aerial attacks to damage the enemys naval forces.
c. both violated treaties that had formed alliances between countries.
d. both occurred on the same day as part of a coordinated offensive against allied powers.

Explanation:

Germany invaded the Soviet - Union in 1941, breaking the Molotov - Ribbentrop Pact. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, and there was no formal alliance between Japan and the US before the attack, but it was a surprise. Both were surprise attacks. Germany faced a long - drawn - out and costly war in the East, and Japan brought the powerful US into the war, which had negative consequences for both attackers.

Answer:

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