West Coast Japanese Submarine Raid Backfires

A Japanese submarine attacked Barbara, causing slight damage. The attack aimed to lower American morale but backfired due to poor marksmanship. The shelling, which included 25 shells, resulted in minimal damage and was intended to distract from President Roosevelt's broadcast. Despite the raid, America remained intact.

What was the effect of the Japanese submarine attack on America's morale?

Describe the marksmanship and range of the shells fired during the attack.

How much total damage was reported from the attack?

What was the purpose of the raid according to the text?

What was the significance of President Roosevelt's broadcast during the raid?