Group H's Blog

Pearl Harbor by cornwche

The attack on Pearl harbor was an unannounced military strike conducted by the Japanese navy against the United States’ naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of Sunday, December 7, 1941. This attack would eventually lead to the United States involvement in the Second World War The attack sank four U.S. Navy battleships and damaged four more. The Japanese also sank/damaged three cruisers, three destroyers, and one minelayer, destroyed 188 aircrafts, and caused personnel losses of 2,402 killed and 1,282 wounded. Although Kansas is a long distance from Pearl Harbor many Kansans were affected by this historic event. Kansans were able to contribute to the war effort in various ways. The main way to contribute was to enlist, but this wasn’t the only way Kansans contributed. Other ways Kansans contributed was through various industries such as the Aeronautics industry and the Coleman company, they also contributed through agriculture practices and rationing. Rationing was a way of working together to contribute and share in a time of need.

The Attack on Pearl Harbor was such a significant event in our nation’s history that affected many people. Although Kansas was not directly affected, many people who lived here were, they had loved ones who would soon be involved in a war and did what they could to help. After the attack16 Medals of Honor, 51 Navy Crosses, 53 Silver Crosses, four Navy and Marine Corps Medals, one Distinguished Flying Cross, four Distinguished Service Crosses, one Distinguished Service Medal, and three Bronze Stars were awarded to the American servicemen who distinguished themselves in combat at Pearl Harbor.

http://www.nps.gov/history/NR/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/18arizona/18arizona.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor

1 Comment so far
Leave a comment