Pearl Harbor Attack Test

Study Notes

Pearl Harbor was attacked by enemy planes, with the center of the attack being on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
The attack on Pearl Harbor took place on December 7, 1941, with Japan bombing the area in a surprise assault.
The USS Arizona battleship was heavily impacted, with almost 1200 sailors and marines onboard perishing in the attack.
The USS Arizona's forward ammunition magazine was ignited by a bomb from a Japanese plane, leading to a catastrophic explosion at 8:06 a.m.
The attack on Pearl Harbor marked the beginning of the United States' involvement in World War II.
The USS Arizona Memorial now stands as a tribute to the lives lost during the attack, with the battleship still visible beneath the water's surface.
The crew of the USS Arizona came from diverse backgrounds across America, with the battleship serving as their shared home and connection.- Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, by Japanese army planes took the US by surprise.
Hickam Army Airfield and Wheeler Airfield were also attacked by Japanese dive bombers and fighter planes.
Around 350 Japanese aircraft attacked Oahu in two waves, lasting less than 2 hours.
Devastation led to 2400 American deaths, with almost half on the USS Arizona alone.
Honolulu faced significant civilian casualties due to friendly fire from American ships.
Admiral Kimmel and General Short lost their jobs post-attack due to inadequate coordination between Army and Navy.
Survivors recall the shock, disbelief, and resoluteness experienced during the attack.
21 ships of the US Pacific Fleet were sunk or damaged on December 7th.
Initial warning signs of the attack included the sighting of a Japanese submarine by the USS Condor.
The attack was part of a larger Japanese Naval Strike Force with six aircraft carriers.- Lawrence Perry witnessed a torpedo plane flying over his house towards Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Chester Urban, a soldier with the 25th Infantry, was at Schofield Barracks when the Japanese attacked, signaling the start of war.
Glenn Sorenson, an Army Air Corp lieutenant, realized the attack on Hickam Field when he saw bombs dropping and aircraft firing.
Vernon Carter, stationed at Hickam Airfield, saw Japanese planes bombing ships at Pearl Harbor from his barracks.
Paranoia and rumors spread across Oahu after the attack, with fears of Japanese invasion and enemy parachutists dropping in Honolulu.
Despite widespread anxiety and patrols on the streets, Japan had no plans to invade Hawaii or the mainland after the Pearl Harbor attack.
Barbara Cenk's father prepared for a potential Japanese invasion by buying a pistol for the family in case they needed to defend themselves.

Description

Test your knowledge about the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941. Learn about the details of the assault, the impact on the USS Arizona battleship, the involvement of different military personnel, and the aftermath of the attack.