Which specific U.S. naval asset was largely absent from Pearl Harbor during the attack, proving crucial for later Pacific battles?
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Correct answer: Aircraft Carriers
All three U.S. Pacific Fleet aircraft carriers were at sea on maneuvers during the attack. Their survival allowed the U.S. to maintain a strike capability that led to victories at Coral Sea and Midway.
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