Pearl Harbour By: Sarah and Kayla
USA stayed out of the war till December, 1941; an example of isolationism Japan wanted to take over an island that was located in the Pacific Ocean and was controlled by the USA Japan's intent was to expand its empire in the Pacific Ocean, winning control of Southeast Asia's valuable natural resources Japan viewed the USA’s growing naval fleet as a possible obstacle Facts
On December 7, 1941, without warning, Japan launched an air attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii Battle lasted 110 minutes; from 7:55am to 9:45am This caused the USA to declare war on Japan and Germany They formed an alliance with the Soviet Union (Russia) and Great Britain Attack killed 2,403 Americans and sank or severely damaged 14 warships and 347 aircraft (Coyler et Al) Japanese lost 65 men Facts Continued…
Date of Attack: December 7, 1941 Location of Attack: Pearl Harbour, Oahu, Hawaii, USA Major Players: Japan and USA Dates, Locations, and Major Players
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Japan used mostly bombs and torpedoes to invade Pearl Harbour (Pacific Aviation Museum) Weapons Used
Japanese sent out first wave of high level bombers, torpedo planes, and dive bombers at 7:40 a.m. and a second wave at 8:40 a.m., hitting the island on both sides First wave hit Wheeler Airbase, along with Pearl Harbour, and the second wave hit Kaneohe Airbase and Hickman Airbase, and Pearl Harbour By bombing airbases, they effectively gained more control over the island and Pearl Harbour Japanese Tactics
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USA formed allies and joined the fight in WWII Impact of this Battle on the War
Pearl Harbor Memorial Built over a sunken ship, the USS Arizona (Pearl Harbor Tours)
“Pearl Harbor: The Bombs of the Second Wave.” Pearl Harbor: The bombs of the Second Wave. Pacific Aviation Museum, 3 Dec Web.21 Jan “Pearl Harbor, Oahu- The Attack: Facts and Information.” Pearl Harbor Tours. Pearl Harbor Tours, Web. 19 Jan Bibliography
Pearl Harbour Attack Video