Pearl harbor

The Attack on Pearl Harbor

By Christian H

  • 3:42 am

    3:42 am
    A periscope is sighted in the water by a minesweeper and reported to be investigated.

  • 6:10 am

    6:10 am
    220 miles north of Pearl Harbor, Admiral Nagumo orders launching of 1st wave of 183 aircraft. 2 are lost during takeoff

  • 7:40 am

    7:40 am
    1st wave is almost at the North Shore of Oahu. Deployment for the attack begins.

  • 7:49 am

    7:49 am
    Japanese Commander Fuchida orders attack on Pearl Harbor.

  • 7;53 am

    7;53 am
    Commander Fuchido sends out the code, "TORA TORA TORA," to the entire navy of Japan. The code signified a successful surprise attack on the Americans.

  • 7:55 am

    7:55 am
    The attack begins. Bombs rain down on the Harbor and the nearby airfields.

  • 8:10 am

    8:10 am
    Forward magazines on battleship USSARIZONA suddenly explodes and sinks within nine minutes. Concussion of the explosion blows men off repair ship USS VESTAL.

  • 12:10 pm

    12:10 pm
    American planes are sent North after the attack is over to look for Japanese troops but are unsuccessful.

  • 9:30 am

    9:30 am
    The USS Shaw is hit with a devastating explosion.