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4th December 1991
PEARL HARBOR
7th December 1941 - 7.56am.
50 years ago this weekend, Japan declared war on America attacking Pearl Harbor with total surprise. 18 ships were lost including all 8 battleships which were sunk or heavily damaged. In total 164 American aircraft were destroyed and 124 crippled, 2403 Americans were killed and 1178 wounded and all achieved with only a loss of 28 Japanesse aircraft.
The above events denoted a turning point of the Second World War, America and the Allies joined powers to create a force that was to eventually defeat the Axis powers.
To commemorate this important era we have created a new display dedicated to Pearl Harbour and "Americas Awakening" within Hut 25, which covers the Military and Political events of 1941.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Museum if you require any further details.
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