Pearl Harbor attack Time line

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  • Rising Tensions in the Pacific

    Rising Tensions in the Pacific

    Japan's invasion of China marks the beginning of hostilities in the Pacific.
  • Formation of the Axis Powers

    Formation of the Axis Powers

    Japan forms an alliance with Germany and Italy, strengthening its military position.
  • US Imposes Economic Sanctions

    US Imposes Economic Sanctions

    The United States responds to Japanese aggression by imposing severe economic sanctions, including an oil embargo
  • Stalled Diplomatic Negotiations

    Stalled Diplomatic Negotiations

    Talks between the U.S. and Japan fail, with the U.S. demanding Japan's withdrawal from occupied territories.
  • Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Japanese forces launch a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, targeting ships and naval bases.
  • America Declares War

    America Declares War

    Following President Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy" speech, the U.S. officially enters World War II by declaring war on Japan.
  • Axis Powers Respond

    Axis Powers Respond

    Germany and Italy declare war on the United States, expanding the conflict to a global scale.