Dec 7th, 1941
 

Well, it's that time of year again; Pearl Harbor Day. I was reflecting back on the attack. Hope you guys like the links.:know:
general stuff:

http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/pearlharbor/
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/e...r/pearlhbr.htm
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq66-1.htm

timeline of events:
http://my.execpc.com/~dschaaf/timeline.html

Japanese Navy:
http://www.combinedfleet.com/kaigun.htm


The part I find the most interesting, is of coarse the midget sub attack. The USS Ward sinking the midget sub.
Midget subs:
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/s...ss/mdg-a-2.htm

The midget the Ward sunk:
http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/HURL/midget.html

http://www.history.navy.mil/docs/wwii/pearl/ph97.htm

Wow, I learned something new! The beached midget sub was chased by the USS Helm! I always thought it just got beached( it was never chased). I also saw on the map where the USS Monaghan sank a midget sub. I didn't realize the midget subs had penetrated so far into the harbor.

We learn something new everyday!;) ALso nice finds you got there!:)

Salute!

Hm, now it's the 8th....not a good day either.....27 years ago, John Lennon was murdered.....:nope: :cry:

USS Oklahoma
 

In regards to Pearl Harbour, I believe I recently read that there will soon be a new memorial dedicated to the men of the USS Oklahoma in addition to the USS Utah and USS Arizona memorials. I think it's a good idea to add such a memorial, considering the level of casualties from the Oklahoma and that fact that the other two aforementioned ships which were total losses currently have memorials for their crews.:yep: It's too bad that the wreck of the Oklahoma wasn't preserved (she sank while under tow for scrapping in case anyone didn't know), but I think most of the bodies of her dead were recovered for burial and the memorial will still be a fitting tribute, with or without the actual ship. Has anyone else heard any more about this?