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Bells of the Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park

December 03, 2017 ·

First introduced as early as the 18th century, submersible vessels became a staple of warfare in the 20th century. Submarines made their first significant military impact in World War I, specifically as the German U-boats gained notoriety for their action in the Atlantic, disrupting shipping to Britain. During World War II, submarines returned in even […]

Pearl Harbor Then and Now

November 29, 2017 ·

More than 75 years have passed since the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. On the morning of December 7th, 1941, the American naval base awoke to the sound of gunfire and explosions, the signs of an attack it didn’t know was coming. Forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy, seeking to destroy or, at the very […]

The Grumman TBF Avenger: The Bomber That Changed the War

November 24, 2017 ·

In 1935, the US Navy introduced a torpedo bomber that within just a few years would be obsolete. The Douglas TBD Devastator flew in the Battle of Midway and performed so poorly that, immediately after the battle had concluded, it was pulled from frontline service and replaced with a model introduced in August of 1941. […]

The Japanese General Who Opposed Pearl Harbor

November 23, 2017 ·

When the decision to attack the naval base at Pearl Harbor was brought to the table in response to the American involvement in what Japan considered its Pacific affairs, it’s commonly believed that all of Japan supported the decision. The proud nation felt it was simply protecting its legitimate interests, and planned to remove one […]

USS England: Record-Setting Destroyer Escort

November 21, 2017 ·

On December 7th, 1941, Ensign John Charles England perished during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Just four days shy of his twenty-first birthday, England was working in the radio room of the USS Oklahoma when Japanese bombers started hitting their targets. After multiple torpedoes struck the Oklahoma, she capsized into the waters of the […]

Know Before You Go: Pearl Harbor Essentials Pt. 2

November 20, 2017 ·

As you prepare for your journey back to 1941, to the day when the United States felt a stunned sorrow over the loss of 2,403 American lives, you’ll want to have a basic understanding of where you’re going and what you’re going to see. In the first part of our “Essentials of Pearl Harbor,” we […]

America's Most Decorated Ship of World War II

November 14, 2017 ·

Seventy-five years ago, the United States suffered its most devastating attack by a foreign power when a Japanese striking force came in from the Pacific, launching a surprise attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor. From the attack and the war that followed, heroes were born, but not all of these heroes were flesh […]

Pearl Harbor Survivor Finally Gets His High School Diploma

November 12, 2017 ·

The 1940s were a very different time in the United States. The opportunities afforded to teenagers today were far less abundant. Many opted to join the military just to have a career plan, while others felt a deeply-rooted patriotism and desire to protect the country. At the age of 16, Ed Hall belonged to the […]

Pearl Harbor Survivor Robert Coles Passes Away

November 07, 2017 ·

The passing of time is a detriment to the preservation of history. The further we get from an event, the greater the likelihood that some details of it will be lost. More than 75 years separate us from the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, and over those years, the nation has lost many […]

Victory Over Japan Day(s)

November 06, 2017 ·

On the morning of December 7th, 1941, the United States was stunned when a Japanese strike force of bombers and fighters flew into Pearl Harbor and dropped bombs and torpedoes on the battleships and other vessels moored there. The attack left 2,403 Americans dead, caused the complete destruction of two battleships, and pushed the nation […]

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Bells of the Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park

Pearl Harbor Then and Now

The Grumman TBF Avenger: The Bomber That Changed the War

The Japanese General Who Opposed Pearl Harbor

USS England: Record-Setting Destroyer Escort

Know Before You Go: Pearl Harbor Essentials Pt. 2

America's Most Decorated Ship of World War II

Pearl Harbor Survivor Finally Gets His High School Diploma

Pearl Harbor Survivor Robert Coles Passes Away

Victory Over Japan Day(s)

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