Why is Pearl Harbor important in history?

Pearl Harbor is a U.S. naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii, that was attacked by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941. Japanese fighter planes destroyed or damaged dozens of U.S. naval vessels and over 300 airplanes at Pearl Harbor, and killed over 2400 people, including civilians. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com. read more

The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was important because it sparked the United States' entrance into World War II. The day after the Japanese attacked Honolulu's Pearl Harbor, the United States declared war on Japan. read more

It was a tactical victory but strategic failure for the Japanese; Despite the number of battleships sunk and the number of U.S. personnel killed, the Japanese omitted destroying REPAIR SHOPS AND FUEL DEPOTS. read more

Pearl Harbor is also known as the base of the Pacific Fleet before the World War II. The place where Pearl Harbor lies is tactically vital since it cuts the distances from Japan, Philippines and the rest countries in the Pacific Island Groups and in the West Coast of United States. read more