Pearl Harbor (Key Battle 1)
Pearl Harbor (Key Battle 1)  
Podcast: Key Battles of American History
Published On: Wed May 19 2021
Description: On December 7, 1941, Japanese air and naval forces launched a surprise attack on the American naval and air base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, killing 2400 Americans and heavily damaging the US Pacific Fleet. How did this happen? In this episode, James and Scott tell the gripping story of how Japan managed to keep the attack a secret, despite having to traverse several thousand miles of ocean. They also discuss the multiple American intelligence failures and the aftermath of the attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.