Pearl Harbor

By willpoff

  • Plan of Attack

    Joesph C. Grew, the US ammbassador to Japan, learns about a suprise attack on Pearl Harbor, but no one belives him.
  • Period: to

    Pearl Harbor

  • Bomb Plot

    A Japanese meesgae is discovered. It requests the coordinates of the ships in Pearl Harbor.

  • Submarines

    Submarines leave Japan.

  • Departure of Aircraft

    Japanese aircraft leave for Hawaii.

  • Warning

    Warning
    A message is picked up form Washington that an attack on Pearl Harbor is likely.

  • Message of Attack

    Message of Attack
    A message is recieved for an attack on Pearl Harbor, but it doesn't reach the commanders until the attack has begun.

  • The Attack Begins

    The Attack Begins
    At 7:55AM, the first wave of Japanese bombers attack Pearl Harbor. The attack lasted 2 and a half hours. Over 2400 Americans were killed and 1200 were injured.

  • Sighting

    Sighting
    7:02 AM More than 50 aircraft are spotted on the American radar.

  • War

    War
    Congress declares war on Japan.

  • New Officer

    New Officer
    Admiral Chester W. Nimitz becomes the new fleet commander after Adirmal Kimmel and General Short are relieved of their duties for not taking the warnings seriously.