World War II

Was the Attack on Pearl Harbor Illegal?

May 22, 2018 ·

Causing the deaths of 2,403 individuals would in most cases be considered illegal without question. In times of war, however, the rules can be a bit murkier. In the Pacific Theater, over 100,000 Americans died in battle, but these deaths weren’t war crimes. They were the tragic but expected product of a conflict that was […]

An Axis is Formed: The Tripartite Pact

May 15, 2018 ·

On September 27th, 1940, representatives from Japan, Italy, and Germany gathered in Berlin to sign a mutual-defense treaty known as the Tripartite Pact (or the Berlin Pact). The agreement was signed after the outbreak of the war in Europe, largely in response to the expanding American assistance to Britain and their perceived interference in Japan’s affairs […]

The Congressional Pearl Harbor Investigation

May 15, 2018 · Jason Alghussein

Almost from the moment the Japanese planes returned to their ships after their devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, there were all kinds of conspiracy theories about how they could have pulled off such a large operation that took the United States by complete surprise. Some of these put President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the spotlight, […]

Childhood Memories of Pearl Harbor

May 02, 2018 · Jason Alghussein

Their combined age at the time was barely old enough to enlist. Still, Pat Campbell and Jimmy Lee had front row seats for one of the most devastating events in American history. Here are some of their memories of Pearl Harbor and the attack that changed the course of history. The best way to remember […]

Calvin Graham – The Youngest Recruit

April 05, 2018 · Jason Alghussein

The shock and trauma of Pearl Harbor wasn't only felt by adults. As news of the December 7, 1941 surprise Japanese attack spread across the United States, kids and adults alike all waited with racing hearts to hear what had happened, what the cause was, and if they should prepare themselves for additional attacks. Among […]

The Mighty Wee Vee – USS West Virginia

January 10, 2018 ·

Next in our ongoing look at the ships of Pearl Harbor, here's a look at the USS West Virginia (BB-48): USS West Virginia Specs: Overall Length: 624’ Maximum Displacement: 32,100 tons (33,060 tons w/ a full load) Speed: 21 knots Armament: Before reconstruction: 8 x 16” .45 caliber guns; 12 x 5” .51 caliber guns; […]

America's Response to Pearl Harbor – An Unexpected First Target

January 09, 2018 ·

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World War II-Related Guinness World Records

November 01, 2017 ·

It’s strange to think, but the Guinness World Records even catalogs records related to times of war. For instance, there’s a record for the “First Formal Declaration of War” and the “Oldest World War I Veteran.” Of course, that also means that there are records pertaining to World War II, and they range from tragic […]

Sneaking into War at 14: Jack Lucas, USMC

September 19, 2017 ·

When news of the Pearl Harbor attack started to make its way across the United States, everybody reacted differently. Some were stricken with fear and found themselves at a loss as to how to handle the notion that a foreign power could attack at any moment. Others seethed with anger at both the aggressor in […]

After Pearl Harbor: American War Production

July 28, 2017 ·

On December 6th, 1941, life in the United States was just like any other day. People went to work, factories produced whatever products or tools they always had; there wasn’t a lot for the nation to worry about, save for concerns about what was happening in Europe. World War II had been going on since […]

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Was the Attack on Pearl Harbor Illegal?

An Axis is Formed: The Tripartite Pact

The Congressional Pearl Harbor Investigation

Childhood Memories of Pearl Harbor

Calvin Graham – The Youngest Recruit

The Mighty Wee Vee – USS West Virginia

America's Response to Pearl Harbor – An Unexpected First Target

World War II-Related Guinness World Records

Sneaking into War at 14: Jack Lucas, USMC

After Pearl Harbor: American War Production

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