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Pearl Harbour / Domenica
ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOUR 360 Japanese war planes make a surprise attack on the US Pacific Fleet, declaring war on the US and Britain
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1941 Attack Declaring Domenica Harbor Pacific Pearl Surprise December Fleet
December 7, 1941 - A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
EDITORS COMMENTS
- This evocative image captures the shock and chaos of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as 360 Japanese war planes make a devastating assault on the US Pacific Fleet. The event marked a significant turning point in World War II, as Japan's bold move declared war not only on the United States but also on Britain and the Netherlands. The photograph, taken from an aerial perspective, offers a panoramic view of the harbor, with the smokestacks of the USS Arizona and USS Nevada billowing plumes of black smoke, while the USS California and USS West Virginia are engulfed in flames. In the foreground, a Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter plane can be seen strafing the USS Shaw, while another plane drops bombs on the USS Oklahoma. The attack, which lasted for just over two hours, resulted in the loss of 2,403 American lives and the destruction of 188 US aircraft and eight battleships. The event shocked the American public and galvanized support for the war effort, leading to the United States' eventual victory in the Pacific Theater. This historical photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a poignant reminder of the events that transpired on that fateful day in December 1941, and the far-reaching impact they had on the course of world history. The image is a powerful testament to the destructive power of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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