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In 7 December 1941 Empire of Japan attacked the US Pacific Fleet stationed in Pearl Harbour.

After 2 attack waves US Forces were severely crippled having lost 8 ships while 10 others were damaged, around 350 airplanes were destroyed or damaged and 2402 people died.
Several Japanese officers urged Admiral Nagumo to order a 3rd strike in Pearl Harbour aiiming in destroying fuel and ammunition depots, dock facilities and any remaining ships.
However Nagumo refused to order a 3rd strike since he believed that Japaneses had lost the element of surprise.

WI Nagumo had authorised a 3rd strike finishing off US Fleet that day? What would be the impact in WWII?
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