On December 7,1941 while the American Troops were sleeping on a Navy base in Hawaii the Japanese were getting ready for the most important battle of World War II. America was attacked by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor. The attack was so bad because America wasn't aware of the problem that Japan had with them. While America was talking peace with Japan they were lying in our faces when they said that they didn't want war with America. The Japanese gave American Generals medals to symbolize peace with US. On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941 the Japanese destroyed Pearl Harbor in just an hours time. Their main idea was that the rise and fall of the Japanese empire depended upon this battle. They made sure that everyone will do his duty with utmost efforts. These were words spoken by a Japanese general. The Japanese targeted the larger American ships and a

After Pearl Harbor other nations realized that America would not stand for any deceit from any other nation like Japan. They made sure that everyone knew that America was great nation of great power. Many Americans were given many different types of awards due to outstanding behavior. Also for showing heroism in a time of need. The soliders that survived were greatly commended by the nation and the president. There were parades held for them as well as ceremonies and memorials for those who were lost in battle. America along with the allied forces fought in WW II until it was over when Germany surrendered. America also helped liberate concentration camps that the Germans set up to kill the Jews in. Because of Pearl Harbor America helped other nations win the war against Germany, Japan, and afew other smaller countries that has become known as World War II.

"Dec. 7, 1941 a day that will live in infamy" the first words spoken by president Franklin D. Roosevelt in a speech when he addressed the nation. After this speech a counterattack was being planned by the American army. They wanted to hit the Japanese like they had hit them. The American target was Tokyo, Japan. The Americans planned the attack for six week. They never sent any messages about this attack because they didn't want the Japanese intercepting the message

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