Victory in the Sky

Generating renewed interest in WW2 data from the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II, Combat Chronology 1941 – 1945, compiled by Kit C. Carter and Robert Mueller.

Tag: Remember Pearl Harbor

  • Timeline: Pearl Harbor

    Timeline: Pearl Harbor

    Today I had the opportunity to experiment with a new WordPress plugin that enables me to create Timelines, so I thought Pearl Harbor would make a good starting point. It’s technically where the Combat Chronology begins, after all.

    I used the table view to search for all the chronology entries from December 7, 1941, and included the first entry from December 8th too. Then I simply copied the filtered data over into the new Timeline template. It was a pretty easy task to complete, but I found some limitations that I will have to investigate. It could be a result of new user error. Otherwise, I’m really happy with the plugin. It does just what I want!

    I intend to make use of Timelines to display more data from the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II, Combat Chronology 1941 – 1945  which was compiled by Kit C. Carter and Robert Mueller. I think Timelines just add something “Cool” to the content, and maybe if history can be kind of cool, then people will be more inclined to learn from it, and share it.

    On December 7, 1941, the United States was thrust into World War II following a devastating surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The assault resulted in the loss of over 2,400 American lives, the destruction of numerous ships and aircraft, and a profound shift in the course of history.

    Today, the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor serves as a solemn tribute to those who perished in this tragic event. Visitors can reach the memorial by taking a short boat ride from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, where they can explore exhibits that detail the attack and its lasting impact. The memorial, built directly over the sunken USS Arizona, offers a poignant reflection on the sacrifices made, and a chance for visitors to honor the fallen.

    December 7th, 1941

    Dec. 7, 1941
    7:38-7:55 AM

    Image by WikiImages from Pixabay

    International

    Japan attacks Hawaii and other US and British possessions in the Pacific without warning. Japan already is at war with China, and Great Britain is at war with the Axis powers, Germany and Italy, which control most of Western Europe.

    Dec. 7, 1941

    Image by Lusign from Pixabay

    International

    The RAF is conducting an aerial offensive against Germany, and the Luftwaffe is engaged in a campaign against Britain. Russians are fighting German forces that have invaded the USSR. British troops are battling Italians and Germans in Africa.

    Dec. 7, 1941

    Image by Monica Volpin from Pixabay

    Hawaiian Air Force

    First wave of Japanese carrier-based airplanes (almost 200) hits US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field at 0755. Attacks follow quickly against Wheeler and Bellows Fields. A second wave of Japanese airplanes strikes other naval and military facilities. Hawaiian AF loses 163 men, with about 390 others wounded or missing has 64 of its 231 assigned aircraft destroyed. Only 79 of the remaining aircraft are deemed usable, and much of the AF’s ground facilities are destroyed. These losses are light in comparison with the Navy’s: more than 2,000 killed or missing, and more than 900 wounded 4 battleships sunk 3 battleships, 3 cruisers, and 3 destroyers damaged and over half of the Navy’s 169 airplanes in the area destroyed.

    Dec. 7, 1941

    Image by jotoya from Pixabay

    Hawaiian Air Force

    The Japanese lose 20 aircraft over Hawaii, including 4 claimed destroyed by 2d Lt George S Welch (47th Pur Sq) piloting a P-40, one of the few US ftrs to success fully attack airplanes during the day. About 20 other aircraft are lost by the Japanese during carrier landings. Altogether the Japanese pay a small price for the damage done to the Americans on Oahu. For the remainder of the day, following the attacks, AAF carries out fruitless searches for the carriers.

    Dec. 7, 1941

    Image by Ed Hathaway from Pixabay

    Alaska Defense Command

    Upon learning of the Pearl Harbor attack, the Cmd’s 6 B-18’s and 12 P-36’s take to the air to avoid being caught on their fields.

    Dec. 8, 1941

    Image from Pixabay

    International


    US, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Canada, Union of South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Free France, and 8 Latin American Republics declare war against Japan.

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