THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR

Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, the nation was enjoying another peaceful morning when suddenly Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor without notice. The Japanese military had great success in crippling one of the greatest military forces of all time, the United States of America. An attack of that magnitude against such a strong military giant required careful planning and timing. It made a significant impact on the American military presence and action.
As on most ships on any peacetime Sunday morning in port, holiday routine was being observed. With the exception of those on watch and a few late sleepers from the midwatch, the crew was at breakfast. They watched as the Japanese Kates and Vals and Zeros flew past on their way to the main anchorage at Pearl Harbor, less than two miles away. At the same time, other groups of attacking aircraft were already pouncing on their primary targets-the battleships and other helpless vessels at anchor. (Lee 58+)
Early that Sunday m...