Pearl Harbor Attack
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, World War II, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Ships, Naval History, Aircraft, Airplanes, Bombs, Bombings, Explosions
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, Asian History
- Geographical Location: Hawaii
- Date: December 7, 1941
Article abstract: Type of action: Air and sea battle in World War II. Result: Severe damage to U.S. Pacific Fleet and Army Air Corps; entry of United States into World War II.
Following a plan developed at the urging of Fleet Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Japanese aircraft struck the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941. Launched by six aircraft carriers at 6:00 a.m. from a point 220 miles north of Oahu, the first wave of 49 bombers, 40 torpedo planes, 51 dive bombers, and 43 fighters attacked with complete surprise at 7:55 a.m. The...
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