Just before 0800 hours on that Sunday morning, Japanese forces led a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, a U.S. naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii, bringing with them hundreds of fighter planes.
It began with a first wave of 183 planes, followed by a second wave of 171 planes, all with varying targets. A third wave was initially considered, but later withdrawn.
Thousands of Americans died in the less than 90-minute assault, including civilians. Another thousand were wounded.
Let us never forget...
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The Day that should be remembered forever along with 9-11. My dad fought in WW II and the Korean War.
JS27
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Oh...I thought you were going to say it was your birthday ? :)
God bless them all who served !
Last year on this date , I received a 1941 nickle in change at breakfast.
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