Pearl Harbor Blog Page
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Laid to Rest: Burials After the Battle
Laid to Rest: Burials After the Battle highlights a poignant chapter of history that continues to touch lives even after 75 years. Although the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor has [...]
The U.S. Navy battleship USS Oklahoma (BB-37) passing Alcatraz prison, San Francisco Bay, California (USA), during the 1930s., USN, Ca. 1930s,Naval History and Heritage Command, PD-USGov-Military-Navy Naval History and Heritage Command <http://www.history.navy.mil> should be hyperlinked to <https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/us-navy-ships/battleships/oklahoma-bb-37/NH-84546-KN.html>
Those Left Behind: Why So Many Fallen Men Remain On Board Their Ship
Those Left Behind: Why So Many Fallen Men Remain On Board Their Ship is a haunting tale of the tragic events of December 7, 1941, a day that forever changed [...]
Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima stands as one of the most intense and pivotal confrontations of World War II's Pacific campaign. This historic battle was born out of the devastating [...]
Experiencing Pearl Harbor Without Seeing It
When we think of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, our minds often conjure up images of sailors desperately scrambling on decks, trying to abandon ship or take [...]
The U.S. Navy target ship USS Utah (AG-16, ex BB-31) capsizing off Ford Island, during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (USA), 7 December 1941, after being torpedoed by Japanese aircraft. Photographed from USS Tangier (AV-8), which was moored astern of Utah., U.S. Navy, 1941, Naval History and Heritage Command <http://www.history.navy.mil>, PD-USGov-Military-Navy Naval History and Heritage Command <http://www.history.navy.mil> should be hyperlinked to https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/wars-and-events/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor-raid/attacks-off-the-west-side-of-ford-island/80-G-266626.html
Jack Vaessen and USS Utah
The morning of December 7, 1941, on the island of Oahu was one of chaos and confusion. While most sailors and Marines at Pearl Harbor quickly understood what was happening, [...]
USS Oklahoma Survivor Celebrates 101st Birthday
As each year passes, the number of Pearl Harbor survivors continues to dwindle, making the birthday celebrations of these brave individuals even more significant. One such hero, Bernie Weber, marked [...]
What Does it Mean When a Ship is Listing?
When you’re exploring the events of December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor, you don’t need to be a naval expert to understand the basics. The museums, memorials, and tours offer [...]
A Brush with the Enemy
On the morning of December 7, 1941, a surprise attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy struck Pearl Harbor, catching the U.S. Pacific Fleet completely off guard. While most stationed [...]
161207-N-AV234-085 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2016) Pearl Harbor survivor, Donald Stratton, is saluted as he attends the dual interment of fellow USS Arizona shipmates John D. Anderson, boatswain’s mate 2nd class, and Clarendon R. Hetrick, seaman 1st class, at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as part of the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. The 75th commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu, co-hosted by the U.S. military, the National Park Service and the State of Hawaii, provided veterans family members, service members and the community a chance to honor the sacrifices made by those who were present Dec. 7, 1941, as well as throughout the Pacific theater. Since the attacks, the U.S. and Japan have endured more than 70 years of continued peace, a cornerstone of security and prosperity in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, as well as delivering security, influence and responsiveness in the region,U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Somers Steelman, <https://www.dvidshub.net/image/3042249/dual-interment-during-75th-pearl-harbor-commemoration> PD-USGov-Military-Navy
Donald Stratton, USS Arizona Survivor, Has Died
Donald Stratton, USS Arizona survivor, has died, marking the end of an era for one of the last living witnesses of the Pearl Harbor attack. On the morning of [...]
The Kohler Brothers in World War II
The Kohler Brothers in World War II is a story of sacrifice, brotherhood, and the unwavering spirit of two young men determined to serve their country. When the United [...]
The Underwater Demolition Teams of the Pacific
The Underwater Demolition Teams of the Pacific played a crucial role in shaping modern amphibious warfare, paving the way for the elite US Navy SEALs. Born out of necessity during [...]
William S. Pye and the Fall of Wake Island
William S. Pye and the Fall of Wake Island is a story of leadership, wartime decision-making, and a controversy that remains debated to this day. In the aftermath of the [...]
