Pearl HarborOn this day the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the United States Naval Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor. This was in response to American economic pressure which sought to limit there oil and rubber reserves. After a day long attack that sank 8 naval vessels and killed 2,403 America military and civilian personal the Unites States found themselves thrust into World War II. On December 8, 1941 the US formally announced a declaration of war against the Japanese nation.
