US Navy submarine hits a Japanese merchant ship during World War II

The transcript describes the chaos following the Japanese attack on the US fleet, particularly in the Philippines. It highlights the US response, focusing on the success of Pacific submarines, which managed to sink 50 Japanese ships by May 1942, despite having only 51 vessels in the fleet. This demonstrated America's continued involvement in the war.

What event led to the crippling of the US surface fleet?

What was the grim task undertaken by the forces after the enemy's sneak attack?

How did the Japanese forces gain an advantage after the Pearl Harbor bombing?

What was the record of the US Pacific submarines by May of 1942?

What was the size of the entire Under Seas Fleet at that time?