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PEARL HARBOUR

Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, people on the island of Hawaii, were awoken by explosions. The United States of America had been suddenly and deliberately attacked by the Empire of Japan, the target; Pearl Harbour. This attack was the turning point in World War II. Like a ‘sleeping giant’ the United States also awoke to its responsibilities. Pearl Harbour changed public opinion in the US and marked the entrance of the United States into the war with Japan. It also aligned the full force of American might with the allies in the European theatre. The world was now truly at war.

The bombing of Pearl Harbour changed the opinion of the American people. As the smoke settled at Pearl Harbour, a feeling of disbelief arose among the people. “It just could not be possible, our ships were mighty, our men were strong and brave, but we had no warning…” (Sheehan 2000:48) In twenty-four hours, more of the country’s naval force was destroyed than in all of World War One. More ...

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