Pearl Harbor 1941

Illustrated guide to the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 with an animated map.

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.