Pearl Harbor attacks

The Pearl Harbor attack was a surprise military strike by Japan on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. Japan aimed to weaken the U.S. Pacific Fleet to prevent interference in its expansion across Asia and the Pacific. The attack involved hundreds of aircraft targeting ships, military installations, and aircraft, resulting in significant loss of life and damage. This assault prompted the United States to enter World War II, declaring war on Japan the following day and marking a pivotal turning point in global history.