By late 1941, the Japanese concluded that the only nation that could pose a threat to its dominance in the pacific was the United States. This, combined with a crippling trade embargo, drove imperial Japan to plan a surprise attack on the US at Pearl Harbor. More than 2000 Americans perished in the attack, one that sunk half or the US Pacific Fleet but also fortified the resolve of Americans to enter the war and strike back.
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| USS Arizona Memorial image courtesy honolulupublishing.com |
To further understand the events of December 7, 1941, take a look at the following resources:
Pearl Harbor Attack Timeline
USS Arizona Historic Site
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| USS Arizona burns on Dec. 7, 1941 image courtesy ww2incolor.com |
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