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Battleship USS Arizona (BB-39) sinking during the attack on Pearl Harbour, 1941
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Battleship USS Arizona (BB-39) sinking during the attack on Pearl Harbour, 1941
Battleship USS Arizona (BB-39) sinking during the attack on Pearl Harbour, 1941. The Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the US military facilities at Pearl Harbour on the morning of 7 December 1941 using bombers launched from aircraft carriers. The attack succeeded in sinking 4 battleships and damaging 4 others, and destroyed 188 aircraft. The Arizona sank after her forward magazine exploded. 2345 servicemen lost their lives in the attack (1177 on board the Arizona ) along with 57 civilians. President Roosevelt denounced the attack as a day that will live in infamy and Congress declared war on Japan
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This powerful print captures the devastating moment of the Battleship USS Arizona (BB-39) sinking during the infamous attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941. The Japanese Navy launched a surprise assault on the US military facilities, forever changing the course of history. Bombers launched from aircraft carriers unleashed chaos and destruction, successfully sinking four battleships and damaging four others, while also destroying 188 aircraft. The Arizona met its tragic fate when its forward magazine exploded, engulfing it in flames and sending it to the depths of the ocean. A total of 2,345 servicemen lost their lives that day, with a staggering 1,177 aboard this ill-fated ship alone. Additionally, 57 civilians fell victim to this brutal attack. President Roosevelt denounced this act as a day that will live in infamy, prompting Congress to declare war on Japan shortly after. This photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the immense sacrifice made by those who fought valiantly during World War II. Capturing both devastation and courage within one frame, this image showcases not only the physical destruction caused by aerial warfare but also represents an indomitable spirit that emerged from such tragedy. It stands as a testament to America's resilience and determination throughout one of history's darkest chapters - a chapter we must never forget or repeat.
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