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Cryptographers in Pearl Harbor and WWII

November 15, 2016 ·

WWII was a war of deception and subterfuge. There is no better example of such deception than Pearl Harbor. On the morning of December 7th, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor while still holding peace talks with the United States. The Japanese did send a declaration of war, which conveniently did not reach the Americans […]

The Harsh World War II POW Camps

November 15, 2016 ·

The movie Unbroken followed the heroic story of Louis Zamperini from a rambunctious youth through his meteoric Olympic rise before joining the US Army Air Forces in time for World War II. Like many members of the military, his training brought him to Pearl Harbor, one of the most strategically important bases in the Pacific. […]

The United States Leaders when Pearl Harbor Was Attacked

November 13, 2016 ·

“Yesterday, December 7th, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking […]

How Did the Allies Win WWII?

November 13, 2016 ·

From September 1st, 1939 to September 2nd, 1945, most of the world was engaged in a large-scale skirmish that claimed the lives of over 60 million people. The two warring factions, the Allies and the Axis, fought many bloody battles, pushing hard against one another, exhausting resources and men until one side was left with […]

Battle of Midway

November 11, 2016 ·

Pearl Harbor was the opening salvo in the battle for the Pacific. By using a surprise attack, the Japanese had hopes of crippling the United States Navy in port. Prior to the start of World War II, Japan had invaded first Manchuria, China, and finally French Indochina. America was leery of Japan’s aggressions but being so far away […]

USS Arizona Specs, Tours, Crew

November 11, 2016 ·

Today, the remains of the USS Arizona rest on the sea floor in Pearl Harbor. Above stands a memorial to the 1,177 men who died when the Japanese attacked on December 7th, 1941. Visitors and locals alike walk along the memorial that straddles the old battleship’s hull, allowing them to take in the weight of history […]

Three Top Things To See Near Pearl Harbor

November 09, 2016 ·

While there is an abundance of tours to Pearl Harbor, and many things to see and do there, spending hours visiting the site is not for everyone. While some in your group might want to spend the entire day walking around the memorials, a couple of hours might be enough for you and you might be wondering […]

Pearl Harbor Today

November 09, 2016 ·

Pearl Harbor is one of the most famous military bases in the world, located on the south shore of Oahu, Hawaii. With the surprise Japanese attack on December 7th, 1941, it rose in stature to become one of most strategic bases in the Pacific. That act of war pushed the United States from an initial […]

75 Years Later: Paying Tribute to the Heroes of the Harbor

November 06, 2016 ·

Every conflict has heroes, and each side determines who theirs are. For the United States in World War II, they were the men who stormed the beaches of Normandy, the Marines at Iwo Jima, and the servicemen who protected Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack. December 7th, 2016 marks the 75th anniversary of the day the United States was […]

Pre-war history of Pearl Harbor

November 04, 2016 ·

Pre-war history of Pearl Harbor – Wai Momi When we speak of the history of Pearl Harbor, the first thing that comes to mind is the Japanese attack, which happened in 1941 and determined the role that the US took in World War II. However, Pearl Harbor has a long history of legends, mystery, trade […]

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Cryptographers in Pearl Harbor and WWII

The Harsh World War II POW Camps

The United States Leaders when Pearl Harbor Was Attacked

How Did the Allies Win WWII?

Battle of Midway

USS Arizona Specs, Tours, Crew

Three Top Things To See Near Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor Today

75 Years Later: Paying Tribute to the Heroes of the Harbor

Pre-war history of Pearl Harbor

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