The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, while essentially successful, failed to damage which aspect of the United States Navy based in the Pacific?

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The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor successfully damaged or destroyed many of the battleships and cruisers stationed there, but the aircraft carriers were out at sea during the attack and therefore were not damaged. This was a significant factor in enabling the US to bounce back from the attack quickly and ultimately win the war in the Pacific.

The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor, While Essentially Successful, Failed