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Pearl Harbor wasn't a war, it was a surprise attack by the Japanese on the large U.S. Navy facility at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It occurred on December 7, 1941, which was a Sunday, and it completely turned around American opinion about entering World War II (which had already been going on for two years in Europe and longer in Asia). Before Pearl Harbor, most Americans had wanted to stay out of what they regarded as a "foreign" war, but once we'd been attacked, we jumped into the fight. President Roosevelt spoke to Congress the next day and asked for a declaration of war, which of course Congress voted for overwhelmingly.
The Japanese attack was quick and effective. Of the eight U.S. Navy battleships in the harbor; four were sunk and the other four damaged. Three cruisers, three destroyers and other ships were damaged or sunk. 188 U.S. Navy planes were destroyed, most of them while still on the ground - there just hadn't been time for their crews to get to the airfields, get them ready for flight, and get them up in the air before the Japanese planes turned around and headed back to their aircraft carriers. 2,402 Americans were killed and 1,282 were wounded.
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Where is peal harbor?
In Oahu, Hawaii.
Why was the Attack on Peal Harbor a challenge for America?
it was a surprise from japan that they were not expecting
When was Peal Harbor bombed?
Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese on February 6, 2000.
What happened to make America declare war during war war 2?
Attack on Pearl Harbor.
What battle happened at Harbor Virginia during the Civil War?
If you mean Cold Harbor, Virginia, it was the battle of Cold Harbor. Michael Montagne
Was World War 1 held in peal harbor?
No, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor technically prior to the United States entering World War TWO.
Where is peal harbor?
In Oahu, Hawaii.
When did Japan attack peal harbor?
tomorrow
Where did the attack on Pearl Harbor take placepictures of peal Harbor disaster?
Hawaii
Could British warships be refuelled at Pearl Harbor during World War 2?
No. Peal Harbor was full of destroyed US warships and was practically useless after the bombings it received.
How many battleships were sunk during peal harbor?
15
Was World War 2 over when Pearl Harbor happened?
No, the attack on Pearl Harbor actually began the war.
Why was the Attack on Peal Harbor a challenge for America?
it was a surprise from japan that they were not expecting
What happened after Pearl Harbor's attack?
After Pearl Harbor was attacked we declared war on Japan. Then Germany and Italy declared war on the U.S.
What happened after Pearl harbor was attacked with roosevelt?
He declared war.
Peal harbor bombing - us president?
FDR - "A day that will live in infamy."
When was Peal Harbor bombed?
Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese on February 6, 2000.
