"December 7, 1941...."

[BUGGER]

That day means little to me, but I can feel the pain.


My grandpa worked on those ships that got the shitjob, and was driving to them when they got bombed. One bomb actually came pretty close to his house. He also fixed the ships after they got bombed. Blackouts happepend throughout the days.

And my grandma lived in Germany in the time. So planes, sirens, guns, shells, she could hear them all. Though she was lucky they never really came into town. Blackouts happened 24/7....



But this is the day when it all happened.....though I posted about an hour late of the true attack.

Morn the lost, give thanks to the vets, and please go to church-they give out coffee.

[Onizuka]

[Biohazzard56]

Agreed

[firecrackerNC]

wait....free coffee? i might just have to go oh and

[Hezzy]

I love the way americans are patriotic. If someone said something similar in England it'd be met with a few grunts and "meh"s.

[Mr1337Duck]

[AztecWarrior]

[THrONeBeaST]

[Peacemaker]

[Sputty]

[Spider]

Originally Posted by Sputty

[JetRaiden]

O please...Canada is america's little sister who we pick on all the time.

[Ait'al]

Damnit whyd we have to kil off the battleships. i want to wave a big brown turkey flag! 8) down with the federalists.


Just remember kids, the next time we have D-day, WE ALL GET A FREE NUKE!


This looked interesting: http://www.odedodea.edu/k-12/D-Day/S..._contents.html
http://www.cpf.navy.mil/pearlharbor/

Some intersting Historical tidbits or something: http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig/turin3.html
http://www.planetside-universe.com/f...953#post268953

http://bcn.boulder.co.us/government/...hes/spch2.html

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT'S PEARL HARBOR SPEECH

(December 8, 1941)

To the Congress of the United States:

Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.

This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.

Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, Dec. 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.

[room for sound version]

[Hamma]

Originally Posted by Sputty

sry canada was nowhere near pearl harbor.

[Onizuka]

Originally Posted by Sputty