Every Aircraft That Fought at Pearl Harbor

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The surprise strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy on December 7, 1941, was expected to crush the U.S. Navy and prevent it from interfering with Japan's campaign throughout the Pacific. However, this proved to be an incredible strategic backfire which pushed the United States into World War II. (This is every warship and submarine that fought the Battle of Pearl Harbor. )

Prior to this attack, the United States was fairly undecided about its involvement in the war. However, within a day of the attack on Pearl Harbor and having heard of the destruction and loss of life, Congress and the population at large had decided that there was no other way forward.

While the attack did damage to the U.S. fleet, it woke a sleeping giant. President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered an incredible increase in production for warships, tanks and aircraft that had never been seen before. These military assets, used by U.S. soldiers and sailors, would help conquer the Axis powers and lead to a new world order. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is focusing on the attack on Pearl Harbor and the aircraft that were present in that battle. (These were America's most important naval battles in World War II. )

To identify every aircraft that fought in the Battle of Pearl Harbor, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed a catalog of aircraft from Military Factory , an online database of arms, vehicles and aircraft. We ordered these aircraft chronologically. We included supplemental information regarding type, armament, speed, and more.

Here is a look at all of the aircraft that fought the Battle of Pearl Harbor: Why Are We Covering This?

The attack on Pearl Harbor was one of the defining moments in American history. It serves as a powerful reminder of the devastation of war and the unpredictable consequences of military aggression.

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