Did You Know?

Many movies are made about Pearl Harbor!

What Happened?

Japan sent planes to attack the U.S. base.

Why It Matters

This attack made the U.S. join the war.

What Attack on Pearl Harbor Does

It shocked many people in the U.S.

It made the U.S. fight back.

It changed how wars are fought.

Many brave people helped during the fight.

It is remembered every year on this date.

It shows the cost of war.

More About Attack on Pearl Harbor

This attack was a big event in history. It made many people sad. The U.S. lost ships and planes. Many brave soldiers helped to fight back.

Today, we remember this day to honor those who served. It helps us think about peace. We learn from the past to make a better future.

There are museums and movies about Pearl Harbor. They tell the stories of the people who were there. It is important to remember what happened.

How Topics Connect

timeline title "Timeline of Pearl Harbor Attack" "December 7, 1941" --> "Japan Launches Attack" "Japan Launches Attack" --> "U.S. Neutral in WWII" "U.S. Neutral in WWII" --> "Air Raid on Pearl Harbor" "Air Raid on Pearl Harbor" --> "U.S. Declares War on Japan" "U.S. Declares War on Japan" --> "Hawaii Operation" "Hawaii Operation" --> "Operation AI" "Operation AI" --> "Operation Z Planning"

What Do These Words Mean?

military strike:an attack by armed forces
neutral country:a country that does not take sides in a conflict
air raid:an attack from the air, usually by planes
military leadership:the people in charge of the armed forces
operation:a planned military action