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On December 7, 1941 the Japanese flew into Pearl Harbor and dropped bombs on the fleet and planes on the base.

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It was a major development in World War II, which started on September 1, 1939. It led to the US declaring war on Japan, followed a few days later by Germany's and Italy's declaration of war on the US.

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The Pearl harbour attack did not start the second world war - but as it was an un-provoked attack by Japanese Forces on US territory it did bring the US into the war.

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In Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

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Why was the battle at pearl harbor significant?

the battle was the start of world war 2


Is Pearl Harbor one of the biggest wars ever?

The attack on Pearl Harbor was opening of the war between the US and Japan, it was a battle, not a war.


Why was the war started in pearl harbor?

this was a battle not a war many people did not survive


What is another term for the attack on Pearl Harbor?

It could also be known as the 'Bombing of Pearl Harbor' of the 'Start of World War II'.


Why did japan pick Pearl Harbor to start a war?

They found it easier to get to pearl harbor because southern Japan is close to the sea leading them to pearl horbor.

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Why was the battle at pearl harbor significant?

the battle was the start of world war 2


What was America's first world war 2 battle?

The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The "Battle of Pearl Harbor."


How did Pearl Harbor start World War 2?

The Japanese attacked the US Fleet and airfields at Pearl Harbor. This was the start of war.


Is Pearl Harbor one of the biggest wars ever?

The attack on Pearl Harbor was opening of the war between the US and Japan, it was a battle, not a war.


Why was the war started in pearl harbor?

this was a battle not a war many people did not survive


What was us first battle of World War 2?

Pearl Harbor.


What battle caused the US to declare war on japan?

Pearl Harbor.


Is there a connection between World War I and Pearl Harbor?

no, pearl harbor was a battle in hawwai in world war 2. the Japanese attacked it and America stopped them by throwing an atomic bomb in one of their city's. so, pearl harbor had nothing to do with world war 1.


What is another term for the attack on Pearl Harbor?

It could also be known as the 'Bombing of Pearl Harbor' of the 'Start of World War II'.


Why did japan pick Pearl Harbor to start a war?

They found it easier to get to pearl harbor because southern Japan is close to the sea leading them to pearl horbor.


When did World War 2 at sea start?

bombing of pearl harbor


What is the battle that got the us in the war?

The Japanese surprise attack upon Pearl Harbor .