Alison, Author at Visit Pearl Harbor
by Alison | Jun 14, 2016 | After The Attack, Pearl Harbor Heroes
President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared December 7, 1941, the “date that will live in infamy.” For the many Pearl Harbor deaths, this statement rang true. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was the largest attack on U.S. soil in modern history. It was...
by Alison | Jun 4, 2016 | World War 2 Diversion Tactics
All’s fair in love and war right? That’s what the Allies believed during World War II when they pulled the homeless man decoy – formally called Operation Mincemeat – on the German Army. What was this spectacular set-up and how did it play out?...
by Alison | May 24, 2016 | Battleships, Destroyers, Heavy Cruisers, Ships
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, a number of ships and planes suffered serious blows in the attack. The battleships of the U.S. Pacific Fleet—eight in all—sat docked in the harbor, and all of them suffered major damage. Adding to the...
by Alison | May 21, 2016 | After The Attack, USS Arizona Memorial
When people think of the Pearl Harbor attack, they often think of that one day of horror. What they don’t think about is the wreckage that was left after the attack. Planes and ships had been decimated by bombs and torpedo attacks, and the bodies of crewmen were...
by Alison | May 15, 2016 | World War 2 Diversion Tactics
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a… bomb? In the 1940s, the Japanese developed a new type of bomb: the Japanese balloon bomb, more commonly known as the jellyfish bomb. Keep reading to learn more about this unique war tactic and its uses....
by Alison | May 4, 2016 | Pearl Harbor Tours, Travel Tips
For most kids, summer break is just around the corner. It’s time to schedule some time off and book a vacation to Oahu and a visit to Pearl Harbor. But when is the best time to visit Pearl Harbor? If you’re thinking about touring this historic site, check...
by Alison | May 2, 2016 | World War 2 Diversion Tactics
“Razzle-dazzle ’em and they’ll never catch wise.” That was the U.S. military’s plan anyway. During World War I, a new trend emerged that would help camouflage ships, submarines, and aircraft: razzle-dazzle ships. But what were these...
by Alison | Apr 27, 2016 | USS Arizona Memorial, USS Oklahoma Memorial
Visitors from all over the globe come to see the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Oklahoma Memorial at Pearl Harbor. These two memorials honor the brave crewmen who tragically lost their lives during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. If you’re planning a...
by Alison | Apr 21, 2016 | Before The Attack
Today Pearl Harbor represents more than just the brave crewmen who lost their lives in the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. For thousands of visitors, it also represents a window to the past, a learning experience about what life what like aboard a World War II...
by Alison | Apr 15, 2016 | Travel Tips
Today is finally the day. Your travel and accommodations are set. You’ve booked your tour tickets. All that’s left to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy your visit to Pearl Harbor. Well, not exactly. Before you arrive, there are a few things you need to know...
by Alison | Apr 13, 2016 | Before The Attack
Life on the USS Arizona was not quite all work and no play. Before the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, she was known as the mightiest ship on the sea. Crew members routinely cleaned the ship and performed maintenance checks and repairs on its gun and other...
by Alison | Apr 5, 2016 | History, Leaders, U.S. Leaders
Not many people know this, but the day before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote to Japanese Emperor Hirohito. Roosevelt’s letter attempted to reason with Hirohito, citing the decades of peace between the two nations, and...
by Alison | Mar 22, 2016 | Travel Tips
No visit to Honolulu is complete without visiting Pearl Harbor. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the U.S. Navy base, killing more than 1,500 crewmen and pulling the U.S. into World War II. Today, in addition to still being an active military base, Pearl...
by Alison | Mar 20, 2016 | After The Attack
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, sinking a number of ships. To honor those lost, none of the ships have ever been resurfaced or removed from the harbor, but some salvaged artifacts have made their way to the surface. Even today, people are...
by Alison | Feb 17, 2016 | History
Perhaps the most popular memorial at Pearl Harbor today is the USS Arizona Memorial. Positioned directly over the wreckage of the great ship, the Memorial stands as a testament to the heroism of the brave men who died in the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. Today,...
by Alison | Feb 12, 2016 | Visiting Pearl Harbor
When many people plan their Pearl Harbor tour, they’re usually staying on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, which is where Honolulu is located. It’s one of the northernmost Hawaiian islands, and there’s tons of cool stuff to do and see while you’re...
by Alison | Jan 25, 2016 | Visiting Pearl Harbor
If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii this year, you shouldn’t miss a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial. This monument honors the brave men who were killed when the ship sank during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, and it’s the most popular...
by Alison | Jan 20, 2016 | History
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the Hawaiian economy wasn’t prepared to go to war. In the years following the attack, the economy changed in ways no one imagined. Read on to learn more about the Hawaiian economy during World War II...
by Alison | Dec 22, 2015 | Battleships, History, Ships
The USS Arizona memorial is one of the most popular memorials at Pearl Harbor, attracting hundreds of curious visitors who wish the see the sunken ship. The history of the ship and the memorial, however, is so much more. Learn more about this brave battleship and the...
by Alison | Dec 2, 2015 | Pearl Harbor Tours, Travel Tips, Visiting Pearl Harbor
If you and your family are visiting the island of Oahu, then you must make a stop at Pearl Harbor, but visiting Pearl Harbor with children can be a daunting excursion, especially if you have children younger than five years old. Some parents worry that Pearl Harbor...
