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The History of the US Pacific Fleet

October 13, 2017 ·

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"] [et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] The Pacific Fleet was one of the most important branches of the United States Navy. Not only was it the main focus of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor—the deciding factor in America’s decision to enter World War II—it also was the main defender against Japan’s expansion […]

Opposing the Pearl Harbor Attack: Japan’s Internal Struggle

October 10, 2017 ·

Looking back at the events that unfolded on December 7th, 1941, it's reasonable to assume that all Japanese officials were supportive of the surprise attack. While the decision did have widespread support, it was far from unanimous. The attack on the United States came after a trade embargo was placed on vital Japanese imports, threatening […]

Resurrecting the USS Oglala

October 05, 2017 ·

On December 7th, 1917, exactly 24 years prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Oglala (CM-4) began her service in the US Navy. Over the course of her naval career, the Oglala sailed under three different names, including the USS Massachusetts and the USS Shawmut. During World War I, under the name USS Shawmut, she […]

From Incident to Invasion to Pearl Harbor

October 04, 2017 ·

Not long after World War I ended, Japan was quick to revisit its quarrels with China. The tense cultural history between the two nations has often resulted in conflict. After the First World War, there didn’t seem to be any extended period of peace between the two nations, especially as Japan considered the option of […]

The London Naval Conference: A Prelude to Pearl Harbor

October 03, 2017 ·

Looking at the attack on Pearl Harbor, it’s tempting to say that the catalyst was the trade embargo placed on the Japan by the United States and other Allied nations. The problem with simplifying it down to that one event, however, is that it ignores the years of back and forth between Japan and the […]

Iconic Aircraft of World War II

October 02, 2017 ·

Aerial combat played a huge part in the Second World War, including in the Pacific Theater, which unfolded across multiple islands. From this emphasis on aerial combat, several iconic aerial fighters emerged that were used widely and recognized for their power, speed, and reliability. There were many types of fighters that could be touted as […]

The USS Hull and the Wartime Typhoon

September 27, 2017 ·

Wartime typhoon isn’t a metaphor for the whirlwind of fighting that engulfed the Pacific and Europe. It refers to an actual typhoon, specifically the one that claimed the USS Hull (DD-350) on December 18th, 1944. The Farragut-class destroyer served her nation well before becoming one of three destroyers to perish not at the hands of the […]

What Should I Expect When I Visit Pearl Harbor?

September 23, 2017 ·

The obvious answer, of course, is that you can expect a vast history lesson that walks you through the events of December 7th, 1941, although that’s a pretty broad overview of what awaits you at the naval base on Oahu. Below are some things to be aware of before you set off on your Pearl […]

Passing Along History: Donated Artifacts of World War II and Pearl Harbor

September 21, 2017 · Chris

The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred over 75 years ago, and most of the survivors who once gathered together to retell their stories have passed away. That leaves most of us with books and online resources to consult in order to satisfy our curiosity about the December 7th, 1941 attack. Some people get the opportunity […]

Why the Navy Phased Out Battleships

September 20, 2017 ·

During the war in the Pacific, the US Navy relied heavily on battleships to fight off the Imperial Japanese Navy. In fact, it was an attack on these impressive war machines that was effectively the reason why we went to war. So why did the Navy decide to cease production and deployment of these mighty […]

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The History of the US Pacific Fleet

Opposing the Pearl Harbor Attack: Japan’s Internal Struggle

Resurrecting the USS Oglala

From Incident to Invasion to Pearl Harbor

The London Naval Conference: A Prelude to Pearl Harbor

Iconic Aircraft of World War II

The USS Hull and the Wartime Typhoon

What Should I Expect When I Visit Pearl Harbor?

Passing Along History: Donated Artifacts of World War II and Pearl Harbor

Why the Navy Phased Out Battleships

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