Destroyers USS Utah and USS Oklahoma

The transcript details the attack on Pearl Harbor, focusing on the capsizing of the USS Utah and the potential repair of the USS Oklahoma. It describes the destruction of the USS Arizona, which fought back until its end. The narrative highlights the damage to three destroyers and the replacement of damaged aircraft. The overall theme is the resilience and retaliation of the U.S. Navy against the Japanese attack.

What was the USS Utah mistakenly identified as during the attack?

• A submarine

• An aircraft carrier

• A battleship

• A destroyer

What was the reported cause of the USS Arizona's destruction?

• A fire on board

• A torpedo hit

• A bomb down the smokestack

• A collision with another ship

What was the response of the U.S. Navy after the attack on the USS Arizona?

• They surrendered

• They launched a counterattack

• They called for reinforcements

• They retreated to the mainland

Which destroyers were damaged while at anchor during the attack?

• Missouri, Iowa, and New Jersey

• Cassin, Downes, and Shaw

• Enterprise, Hornet, and Yorktown

• Arizona, Utah, and Oklahoma

What was the state of the Navy planes during the attack?

• They were all destroyed

• They were on a training mission

• They were in the air fighting

• They were resting at their base