Fascinating fact to me: Japanese launched 2 waves of aircraft attacks on Pearl on 7 December. Because of losses of AC in first two attacks, planned 3rd attack on oil depot and ship repair facilities is abandoned by Japanese. If it had happened, US Navy would have been far more harmed.

Result? Midway made possible in 1942.

My lesson? You're getting your ass kicked and there seems little reason to keep fighting: don't give up! That seemingly pointless resistance made a huge difference within a year.

Small brave efforts turn the tide.