The Attack on Pearl Harbor By: Calah Clift

World War II The European part of WWII began in 1939 with the invasion of Poland. Although Germany was causing great devastation all over Europe, the United States did not want to join the fight. The U.S. wanted to remain neutral. Adolf Hitler, WWII

Japanese bomber planes Conflict with Japan Japan & the United States were continually fighting over control of the Pacific. By 1941, leaders from both nations could see war coming. Japanese admiral Isoroku Yamamoto developed a bold & risky plan, to attack the United States. Japanese bomber planes

December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor is on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. This quiet Sunday morning, many marines and sailors were on board the USS Arizona and many other ships in what was called Battleship Row. Battleship Row

December 7, 1941 Just before 8 am that morning, the Japanese gave the signal to attack. Hundreds of Japanese aircraft suddenly filled the sky over the Harbor. Their mission was to destroy the U.S. planes on the ground before they could respond.

December 7, 1941 Just after the attack began, Japanese aircraft attacked the USS Arizona with bombs and torpedoes. The ship exploded and sank, trapping 1,177 men inside.

The Battleships By the time the second wave of Japanese bombers had finished attacking, three battleships- the USS Arizona, the USS Utah, and the USS Oklahoma- were permanently damaged. USS Utah

Lieutenants Kenneth Taylor & George Welch Regrouping The Americans began to fight back, amongst all the killings. The marines and sailors regrouped, despite the chaos and without orders from leaders. Lieutenants Kenneth Taylor & George Welch

Dorie Miller, receiving his medal Fighting Back Many sailors fought back as soon as they could. There are many sailors who showed extraordinary courage, including Dorie Miller. Who was given the Navy Cross for his bravery and heroism. Dorie Miller, receiving his medal

FDR signs the War Declaration The U.S. enters WWII On December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a declaration of war against Japan. He then reached out to the Allies to join the fight against the Axis Powers. FDR signs the War Declaration

The U.S. in WWII As U.S. forces battled in the Pacific, the war in Europe was raging on. But on June 6, 1944, the Allies sent 175,000 troops into heavy fire on the beaches of Normandy, France. This invasion is known as D-Day. The D-Day invasion

1945, WWII ends Finally in May, 1945, Germany surrenders to the Allies, but Japan still did not. Then, on August 6, 1945 a B-29 bomber named the Enola Gay, dropped a single atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Another bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki, on August 9, 1945. Japan finally surrendered, ending the most devastating war in history.

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