The Japanese aim was to cripple the US Pacific fleet and win a quick war, to assert their Imperial dominance over the Pacific.
Whilst much damage was done and many servicemen would lose their lives, the US Pacific fleet would only suffer 3 ships lost out of the 21 attacked
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80 years ago today was 'A date that will live in infamy'
At 7.48am Hawaiian time, Japan will commence the first strike on Pearl Harbour in a surprise attack.
Similar attacks will take place in the Philippines, Guam, Wake Island, Malaya, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
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This infamous day would see Japan and America's entry into the global conflict that would become the Second World War.
We take this moment to honour the history of this momentous day;
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Within an hour of the Attack FDR would give one of his most famous speeches; an orchestrated version of which from our Allied Speeches Pack can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVsZhXJHffw
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There are also many other accounts and documentaries surrounding this pivotal moment in world history.
We highly encourage all of our community take a moment to study, learn and remember on this anniversary day.
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A moment to remember that although Hearts of Iron is a game, It too tells the a global story of real people and real lives.
If you wish to learn more about this day our friends at @TimeGhostTV produced a minute by minute of the event: https://youtu.be/Joh2BXPsrXs
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