On December 7, 1941, Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor transforms World War II
Japanese air forces attack the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing over a thousand sailors and soldiers.
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The fact
This assault prompts the United States to declare war on Japan and formally enter the global conflict.
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Les États-Unis déclarent la guerre au Japon et entrent officiellement dans la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
Plus de mille marins et soldats américains tués lors de l'attaque aérienne surprise.
La base navale de Pearl Harbor subit des dégâts massifs et perd plusieurs navires de guerre.
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