The bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 marked a turning point in WWII for the Allies, shaping the course of history and the world as we know it today. You may not know that this surprise attack was a relatively quick rather than drawn-out strike. Despite all the damage and casualties caused, the Pearl Harbor […]
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Why Did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor? Five Key Reasons
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Sep
Sep
Remembered to this day by people all over the world, the attack on Pearl Harbor was one of the most pivotal events in history. After unleashing this surprise strike on the US Navy in Hawaii, the US joined WWII and ultimately helped ensure the Axis powers failed in their endeavors. This begs the question – […]
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Everybody on the planet has at least some understanding of the attack that took place on Pearl Harbor in 1941. However, many people today believe that the attack was solely purposed to destroy US navy ships. In reality, the decision to bomb Pearl Harbor was based on a variety of factors, from resource scarcity to […]
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How Many People Died in Pearl Harbor? A Detailed Guide
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Apr
Apr
The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan in 1941 is one of the most pivotal events in history, launching the United States into WWII and changing the world as we know it forever. While the events of Pearl Harbor marked a major turning point in the war for the Allies, it was one of […]
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Jul
If you plan to visit quite a few of the attractions at Pearl Harbor, we recommend that you get a Pearl Harbor Pass, which includes a visit to the USS Arizona, as well as admission to the USS Bowfin submarine, the USS Missouri ship, and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. With the help of our […]
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Jul
If you are going on Pearl Harbor Tours, make sure that you book your tickets before or reach early to the Visitor Center to receive your tickets. However, you can get in touch with us and we will look after everything. This will allow you to bypass the ticket line and secures your seat on […]
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Jul
Jul
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941, in the first five minutes of the attack, four battleships were hit, including the USS Oklahoma and the USS Arizona Minutes later, the Arizona exploded after a bomb hit its gunpowder stores, sinking the ship and killing 1,177 of its crew. Schooner’s restaurant is about […]
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Jul
Sunday, December 7, 1941 was a beautiful morning on the Hawaiian island of Oahu until suddenly Japanese Forces attacked Pearl Harbor. Eighteen months earlier Franklin D. Roosevelt as a deterrent transferred the United States Pacific fleet to Pearl Harbor. After the attack, a good number of the battleships were salvaged and repaired which allowed for […]
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Jul
Jul
The way Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japanese Forces was dishonorable and went against Japanese traditions of “bushido,” or the way of the samurai, to strike before declaring war. Japan’s aviators took off from their aircraft carriers that morning believing their government had delivered a declaration of war. Martinez said some survivors have understandably wanted […]
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Visit Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor
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Jul
Jul
On December 8, 1941, the United States declared war upon Japan in response to the December 7th attack, a date which will live in infamy in the history of the U.S. and, particularly, in the history of the United States Navy. Less than one hundred years after LT Curtis’ report, the Empire of Japan attacked […]
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