pearl harbor (hawaii), attack on, 1941

Presents an overview of the history of Pearl Harbor, from the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack during World War II to the establishment of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial.

A brief history of Japan from 660 B.C. to 1945 with emphasis on the events that led to the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Provides an account of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 by Japanese troops, signaling the entry of the United States into World War II, and includes comments from eyewitnesses, profiles of key military leaders, and photographs.

Dorinda Nicholson remembers what it was like to witness the bombing of Pearl Harbor and discusses how her family survived the bombing, how they rebuilt their lives after the war was over, and how their lives were affected by the United States involvement in World War II.

Sixth grader Janey G. Blue, living on Oahu while her father works at Hickam Airfield, is caught up in the terrifying events of the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Chronicles the events leading up to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the details of the attack itself, and the ensuing reaction of the United States.

Examines from both the American and Japanese points of view the political and military events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Recalls the events surrounding the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor during which the U.S.S. Arizona sank.