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'''The Attack on Pearl Harbor''' was a major event in [[World War II]] and marked the moment America became actively involved in conflict after [[Imperial Japan]] launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7<sup>th</sup>, 1941; utilizing what would become infamous as "[[Kamikaze]]" suicide-tactics. | '''The Attack on Pearl Harbor''' was a major event in [[World War II]] and marked the moment America became actively involved in the conflict after [[Imperial Japan]] launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7<sup>th</sup>, 1941; utilizing what would become infamous as "[[Kamikaze]]" suicide-tactics. | ||
The Attack on Pearl Harbor (which resulted in the loss of 2,403 American servicemen and 68 civilians) was effectively a declaration of war and began what would become a brutal battle between America and Japan - as well as the other countries in the alliance that would become known as the [[Axis Powers]]. America joined the war specifically one day after the attack. | The Attack on Pearl Harbor (which resulted in the loss of 2,403 American servicemen and 68 civilians) was effectively a declaration of war and began what would become a brutal battle between America and Japan - as well as the other countries in the alliance that would become known as the [[Axis Powers]]. America joined the war specifically one day after the attack. |