ww2dbaseHostilities between the United States and the Empire of Japan began with the Pearl Harbor Attack of 7 Dec 1941. This attack was followed by a series of much smaller Japanese attacks against the larger continental United States. These attacks were more strategic than tactical; none accompli...
ww2dbaseThe Neutrality Patrols continued through 1941 but were rendered moot by Germany's declaration of war on the United States on 11 Dec 1941. As part of Germany's justification for declaring war, they made specific mention of the Greer, Kearny, and Reuben James incidents, describing them a...
[Photo] United States Navy Third Fleet outside Tokyo Bay, Japan, Aug 1945 soon after the Japanese surrender. Visible are at least five fleet carriers, three light carriers, three battleships, and numerous escorts. | World War II Database