Could there ever be like, another Pearl Harbor type attack here in America again? Ever?

Question

I knew someone would bring up 9/11. Im talking about how it happend. An all-out ATTACK! Not scumbag terrorists sh*t.

Oh my God! People read melaskinados's answer. THAT was what I was talking about . "Chan".!!!

Answer 1

Sure. Anything that's been done, can be repeated. 9/11 was an example of how an enemy force can attack this nation on our own home turf. But an invading force could very well land on our shores, or launch an attack on a coastal area. It wouldn't be as devastating as Pearl was, and we would have a LOT of warning that it was coming. It's kind of hard to sneak up on us. But IF a nation was to say they were just running maneuvers, and notify us they were doing so, it may get them in close enough to launch a strike. But said strike would be very un-effective. Canada or Mexico could launch an offensive, and Cuba could launch one as well, simply because of their proximity to our borders. And if someone were REALLY sneaky as hell, they may actually be able to launch an air offensive from either of those nations. But it would be hard for them to mobilize the numbers of men and materials required to do so without our knowledge. It would have to be amassed over a long period of time, under stark secrecy, and in a very remote region and with knowledge of our satellite overflights. Possible? Yes. Probable? Not just no, but hell no.
And not to beat a dead horse into the ground, but that terrorist sh!t as you put it, WAS an all out attack, in a manner of speaking. There are different types of warfare, and that was simply an example of one. It would be virtually impossible to get an aircraft carrier close enough to our shores to launch an attack. But if the French or the Britts were so inclined, then yeah. They could probably pull it off, simply because as allies, we wouldn't have our guard up as high. They could simply contact the pentagon, arrange joint training exercises, as are done routinely, and then just put it to us. But like I said, the scenario is VERY far fetched. Nobody puts ANYTHING in the sea or the air that we don't know about. Period. We know the location of EVERY SINGLE military ship on the planet, and every plane flying over 50' above sea level. But there is a fanatical South American president that would LOVE to launch an attack on us. He just lacks an army, navy, or air force to do so. IF he had one, and IF he had the secret support of the nations between his border and ours, it COULD be done.

Answer 2

No. It would be impossible to move a large force of heavily armed warships without being spotted by satellite imagery the day they leave port. When the Chinese launch so much as a single submarine to do circles off of their coast, it will be included in someone's daily intel briefing, as will the location of every Iranian patrol boat in the Strait of Hormuz.

The kind of warfare practiced back then just can't happen anymore. There are too many eyes orbiting the earth to allow military maneuvers to remain secret.

Suitcase bombs are another story entirely.

And just for the record, 9/11 was NOTHING like Pearl Harbor from a military perspective. The fact that people died in both cases is meaningless. No similarities whatsoever on the tactical side.

Answer 3

Let me lay out a scenario and see if the FBI comes knockin.

The Iranians have purchased extremely high speed torpedoes from China. These torpodoes could be stashed inside lengths of pipe that travel through a different country headed for the United States. Pipe is capped to protect the ends and prevent vermin infestation. That shipment could be met by someone and placed on a flatbed truck to Norfolk VA. There it could be transported to a fishing craft in Hampton Roads. In the wee hours of the morning these torpedoes could be crudely launched at the ships alongside the piers. Now it is likely that something could go wrong, someone could talk, someone could slip up, but it is also possible that it could go off without a hitch.

Answer 4

no count if Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor or no longer, u . s . a . might have genuinely gotten in touch in WW2. The individuals continually like think of that they have a suitable to rule over all of us, whether the american is faulty, he's often suitable. because of the fact of this they destroyed Soviet Union, and now they try to wreck the Arab countries, in actuality i've got self belief that WW3 has already began with the american invasion of Iraq and the putting of Saddam, the only element left now could be destroying the nuclear centers of Iran and N.Korea, with that what the individuals began in WW2 will end.

Answer 5

It won't be like Pearl Harbor, satellites will see that coming. It will be an attack from within, agents from another country that were allowed into the US through visa or illegal entry.

Answer 6

Oh, why let me help you recall that day. Quite recently actually, so it shouldn't be too hard. September 11th, 2001. It is exactly like Pearl Harbor in sooooo many ways.

Answer 7

The only thing we need to fear is fear of suitcase size nukes and biological weapons in the hands of religious fanatics, a massed offense against us no-way, sneak attack oh yes.

Answer 8

Of course, we almost had one in Boston with those IED Lite Brites. Those Mooninites could've caused massive damage to a huge civilian population.

Answer 9

OF COURSE!!! were you awake on 9/11 it was almost the same thing... and its going to happen again unless we finish this war and keep our national security strong

Answer 10

What do you think 9/11 was? The more you agitate volatile people, the more likely it is they will retaliate.