Pearl Harbor 1941

One of the most important events of World War II, the Japanese attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor brought the USA into World War II.

• Watch the detailed map animation, showing the progress of the Japanese air attacks and the damage they caused.

• Listen to the audio commentary as you follow the course of the battle.

• Read the 3000-word historical account of the build-up to the operation, the action itself and the aftermath of the attack.

• View the gallery, including photographs and artworks of Pearl Harbor, the ships, aircraft and pilots. A locator map pinpoints exactly where it happened and a chart details the opposing forces that took part.

• Try out your knowledge of the attack with the battle quiz.

This is history at hand – one of the major events in world history on your device.