Pearl Harbour
Japanese forces launched a suprise attack on an American naval base in Pearl Harbour today in 1941.
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Today in 1941 Japanese forces attacked the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbour in the Hawaiian islands.
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Joel B1 says:
Let’s not forget the USA gunboat policy hey Lucy? Surely you remember the USA sending gunboats to Japan in order to “trade” with them. The Japanese just wanted to be left alone. Surely that’s OK? But no. You fall for the usual (and boring) USA line. Shame Lucy, shame Read more »
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stephen says:
War is indeed filthy, Mr Chong. Go tell that to the emporer. Read more »
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