Pearl Harbor:

Pearl Harbor is an inlet on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and is the site of one of the most important U.S. naval bases. The U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor was attacked totally by surprise on December 7, 1941 by Japanese air units. Eighteen ships were destroyed, over 200 planes were destroyed, and over 3000 people were injured or killed. This attack prompted the U.S. to enter the war on the side of the Allies to fight Japan and the Axis.

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