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Photograph taken from a Japanese plane during the torpedo attack on ships moored on both sides of Ford Island shortly after the beginning of the Pearl Harbor attack. View looks about east, with the supply depot, submarine base and fuel tank farm in the right center distance.,Imperial Japanese Navy, 1941, Official U.S. Navy photograph NH 50930 <http://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/wars-and-events/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor-raid/overall-views-of-the-pearl-harbor-attack/NH-50930.html>, PD-Japan-Oldphoto
Even More Pearl Harbor Facts
When it comes to pivotal events in history, there are always lesser-known details that intrigue even the most seasoned historians. The attack on Pearl Harbor, a harrowing moment that lasted [...]
The Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) stands seemingly undamaged (although having been directly hit several times and damaged severely) while entire area surrounding it is completely devastated. The central railway station and Hohenzollern Bridge lie damaged to the north and east of the cathedral. Germany, 24 April 1945., DoD, US Army, Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1945, US Archives <https://www.archives.gov/research/arc/>,PD-USGov-Military-Army
World War II-Related Guinness World Records
It might seem unusual, but even war has its place in the annals of Guinness World Records. From milestones like the “First Formal Declaration of War” to the “Oldest World [...]
Poster reminding citizens of complete blackouts as a civil defense procedure, Work Projects Administration Poster Collection, 1941-1943, Library of Congress <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress>'s Prints and Photographs division <https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/>, PD-USGov-Works-Progress-Administration
Wartime Blackouts: From Drills to Reality
As tensions between the United States and Japan escalated in the early 1940s, fears of an attack on the West Coast loomed large. Japan’s aggressive expansion into China and Southeast [...]
The Secret Japanese Plan for Biological Warfare
As World War II edged toward its conclusion, Japan grew increasingly desperate to turn the tide of the conflict. Among their final, sinister strategies was Operation Cherry Blossoms at Night, [...]
The History of the Hawaii Overprint Note
The History of the Hawaii Overprint Note begins in the dark days of World War II when the United States faced a looming threat of invasion. Following the Pearl Harbor [...]
The Japanese "Type A" midget submarine HA-19 partially hauled up on and eastern Oahu beach, during salvage by U.S. forces. It had grounded on 7 December 1941, following attempts to enter Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack, and was discovered the following day., U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, 1941, National Archives and Records Administration <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/National_Archives_and_Records_Administration>, PD-USGov-Military-Navy
The Fate of the Captured Midget Submarine HA. 19
The fate of the captured midget submarine HA. 19 is one of the most intriguing stories to emerge from the attack on Pearl Harbor. On December 7, 1941, before the [...]
Considerations When Choosing a Pearl Harbor Tour
Choosing the right Pearl Harbor tour can feel overwhelming with so many options available. From quick half-day excursions to full-day adventures that include multiple historical sites, there’s a tour for [...]
The Bell of the USS Sacramento
The Bell of the USS Sacramento stands as a symbol of courage, resilience, and sacrifice, reminding us of a storied vessel’s vital contributions during the attack on Pearl Harbor and [...]
The “Fighting Mary”: USS Maryland
The "Fighting Mary": USS Maryland is a tale of heroism, resilience, and determination amidst one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. For the crew aboard the USS [...]
Main Street, Terminal Island (East San Pedro) is empty in preparation for a curfew and blackout on December 8, 1941, the day that the United States declared war on Japan.,Los Angeles Daily News, 1941, Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection <https://digital.library.ucla.edu/catalog/ark:/21198/zz0002np7z>, CC BY 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0>
Terminal Island: A Lost Tale of World War II
Terminal Island: A Lost Tale of World War II tells the story of a community profoundly altered by the events following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. [...]
WWII Submarine Fleet
The WWII Submarine Fleet played a pivotal role in the Allied victory during World War II, particularly in the vast and unforgiving Pacific theater. At a time when naval warfare [...]
The U.S.S. Neosho, navy oil tanker, cautiously backs away from her berth (right center) in a successful effort to escape the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. At left the battleship U.S.S. California lists after aerial blows. Other crippled warships and part of the hull of the capsized U.S.S. Oklahoma may be seen in the background., USN, 1941, Library of Congress <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress>'s Prints and Photographs division<https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/>, PD-USGov-Military-Navy
USS California Survivor Robert Boulton Remembers December 7, 1941
The Calm Before the Storm Robert Boulton, a survivor of the USS California during the Pearl Harbor attack, offers a unique perspective of that fateful day. His story begins [...]
