Rare footage of attack on Pearl Harbor (37 photos)

December 7, 1941 the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the US without warning, firing warships and facilities at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. More than 350 Japanese aircraft attacked a military base in two waves, firing targets by dropping bombs and torpedoing ships and warships USA. Americans were taken by surprise - they woke up to the sounds of explosions and unsuccessfully tried to organize at least some defense. Japanese disarming strike lasted only half an hour: during this time were sunk four ships and two destroyers, 188 aircraft destroyed or damaged many buildings and military equipment (two warships then raised and returned to service). In addition, during the attack killed 2,400 Americans; another 1,250 were injured. The US population was shocked. After the attack, Japan has officially declared war on the United States. This was followed by the famous military nation message of President Roosevelt, and was signed by an official declaration of war against Japan. Within a few days, Nazi Germany and the Kingdom of Italy also declared war on the United States, and soon after America "responded to them in return".