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Explore the tragic events of the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, and its lasting repercussions. Learn about the surprise aerial assault, Japanese objectives, immediate consequences leading the US to enter WWII, and the significance of the USS West Virginia. Dive into history at this naval base headquarters in Hawaii, reflecting on the casualties, midget submarines, and the declaration of war that changed the course of world events forever.
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Sources • http://www.rememberingpearlharbor.org • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USS_West_Virginia;014824.jpg • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor and its consequences By Anders Brevik
Pearl Harbor • Hawaii • Naval base • Headquarters • Ships, aircraftand personnel Picture ofPearl Harbor
The attack • December 7, 1941 • 7.48 – Aerial assault • Midget submarines • Surprise attack • Declaration of war • Casualties • Carrierers • Japanese objectives USS West Virginia
Immediate consequences • US entered the war • Germany and Italia