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Japanese launch surprise attack on U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor

Year: 1941

Geographical Region(s):

Category: International Relations and Warfare

Associated Nation(s): United States Japan

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(Maps & Images): Captured Japanese photograph taken aboard a Japanese carrier before the attack on Pearl Harbor

(Maps & Images): Captured Japanese photograph taken during the attack on Pearl Harbor

(Maps & Images): Captured Japanese photograph taken during the attack on Pearl Harbor

(Maps & Images): W exploding during the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor

(Maps & Images): The USS ARIZONA burning after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

(Maps & Images): Pearl Harbor, taken by surprise, during the Japanese aerial attack

(Maps & Images): Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

(Maps & Images): A burned B-17C aircraft rests near Hangar Number Five