The surprise Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii began at 7:55 A.M. local time on December 7, 1941, and lasted nearly two hours.
Over 2,300 Americans were killed; an additional 1,100 were wounded.
More than ten ships were sunk or severely damaged; more than 140 aircraft were destroyed.
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