1. Pearl Harbor Attack December 7th, 1941
Japan attacks Americans at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii
“A date that will live in infamy” - FDR
By: Sergio Martinez

2. Who was involved in the attack ?
General Hideki Tojo who was the chief of the Japanese’s Army and Minister of war
Commander Lt. General Walter Short
Japan vs American

3. What happened during the attack?
Hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked American naval base at Pearl Harbor
In just two hours; 20 American Naval vessels, enormous battleships, 200 airplanes, more than 2,000 American soldiers died, another 1,000 wounded
After attack President FDR asked Congress to declare war on Japan
Japanese barely gets hit by anything

4. Conclusion
Americans had no type of chance after the 2nd wave most of their people were gone
Japan had very little damage done to them
December 8th, 1941 they declare war on Japan
Americans loose and declare war the next day with Britain against Japan

5. Interesting facts
Only ⅔ waves were sent out because Americans were already done
None of the American aircraft carriers were on board
The “code” was changed so no one could intercept them at the last minute

6. Battleship Arizona sinking Dec 7th, 1941
Pearl Harbor being attacked by Japan 12/07/1941

7. Questions
What was changed last minute so the Americans wouldn’t understand?
What was one thing Japanese were hoping to destroy that wasn’t on the ships at all?
Who did Americans Allie with to declare war on Japan after this attack?

8. Bibliography https://www.pearlharboroahu.com/attack.htm