Pearl Harbor Attack Insights

The video provides a detailed account of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. It describes the surprise aerial and naval assault that led to significant losses for the US Navy, including the destruction of battleships and aircraft. The attack unified America in its resolve to enter World War II. The video highlights the heroism of the USS Arizona's crew and the broader historical impact of the attack, which remains a pivotal moment in American history.

What was the date of the Pearl Harbor attack?

• January 7, 1942

• November 7, 1941

• October 7, 1941

• December 7, 1941

Which two airfields were the first objectives of the Japanese attack?

• Ford Island and Midway

• Hickam Field and Pearl Harbor

• Pearl Harbor and Midway

• Hickam Field and Ford Island

What was the fate of the USS Oklahoma and Utah during the attack?

• They were used as decoys

• They escaped the attack unharmed

• They were sunk by accurate hits from enemy bombers

• They were captured by the Japanese

What type of Japanese submarines were used to fire sneak blows within Pearl Harbor?

• Eight-man submarines

• Six-man submarines

• Two-man submarines

• Four-man submarines

What caused the disaster that befell the USS Arizona?

• A fire in the engine room

• A torpedo hit

• A collision with another ship

• A bomb falling directly through one of the battleship's funnels

Who made the pictures of the actual bombing of the USS Arizona?

• A civilian photographer

• A Japanese spy

• A fearless cameraman

• A Navy officer

What was the final fate of the USS Arizona after the attack?

• It was repaired and returned to service

• It was towed to a different location

• It rested on Pearl Harbor's muddy bottom

• It was scrapped for parts

What does the control tower of the USS Arizona symbolize?

• A reminder of peace

• A symbol of defeat

• A sign of surrender

• A beacon of defiance

How did the attack on Pearl Harbor impact American sentiment?

• It unified America in its determination to fight and win the war

• It had no significant impact

• It led to immediate peace talks

• It caused division among Americans

What was the immediate action taken by a light United States Cruiser after the attack?

• It remained docked at Pearl Harbor

• It was destroyed in the attack

• It retreated to a safe location

• It moved out to join the fleet and avenge Pearl Harbor