by Kellar Ellsworth | Feb 8, 2018 | Other Oahu Sites, Pearl Harbor Survivors
When most people think of Hawaii, they think of sun-drenched beaches, breathtaking waterfalls, water sports, and swaying palm trees. But Hawaii is also home to a lot of history, including one of the most devastating events to ever occur on American soil. When the...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Sep 11, 2017 | Allied Forces, History, Pacific Theater
The Battle of Guadalcanal, also known as the Guadalcanal Campaign, was the first major Allied offensive against the Japanese after the attack on Pearl Harbor. It took approximately six months for Allied troops to take and hold the islands of Tulagi, Guadalcanal and...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Feb 27, 2017 | After The Attack
From every tragedy throughout history, there was a lesson to be learned. While it may be hidden beneath the sorrow and devastation, the message is there for future generations to learn from. When it comes to the attack on Pearl Harbor, it’s easy to get lost in the...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Feb 13, 2017 | Pearl Harbor Heroes
Throughout the course of conflicts, there are soldiers who go above and beyond, putting their lives at risk protecting their country and brothers-in-arms. They’re the true definition of a hero, earning accolades from their superiors and the gratitude of their country....
by Kellar Ellsworth | Feb 12, 2017 | Pearl Harbor Today
Getting to know American history can be as simple as hopping online, but with countless blogs and reposts of somebody else’s words, the true impact of events can become blunted and distorted. When it comes to the history of Pearl Harbor and the Japanese attack in...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Nov 25, 2016 | After The Attack
Pearl Harbor was the start of the Battle of the Pacific and the beginning of the United States’ involvement in World War II. Prior to the attack Pearl Harbor, the US had taken a stance of isolationism. Between the Great Depression and vivid memories of World War...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Nov 23, 2016 | Visiting Hawaii
As one of the most notable landmarks of the island of Oahu, a visit to Punchbowl National Cemetery is an incredible journey through time. Most notably, you’re brought back through the conflicts of the United States, starting with World War II, as you pay tribute to...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Nov 18, 2016 | After The Attack
If you are ever in Hiroshima, Japan, you’ll find plenty to do, like visit the beautiful Shukkei-en Garden or see a baseball game at the Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium. But there is one thing that’s a must-do. Experience the Atomic Dome, the only remaining...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Nov 15, 2016 | Before The Attack
WWII was a war of deception and subterfuge. There is no better example of such deception than Pearl Harbor. On the morning of December 7th, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor while still holding peace talks with the United States. The Japanese did send a...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Nov 10, 2016 | USS Arizona Memorial
Today, the remains of the USS Arizona rest on the sea floor in Pearl Harbor. Above stands a memorial to the 1,177 men who died when the Japanese attacked on December 7th, 1941. Visitors and locals alike walk along the memorial that straddles the old battleship’s hull,...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Nov 9, 2016 | Pearl Harbor News
Pearl Harbor is one of the most famous military bases in the world, located on the south shore of Oahu, Hawaii. With the surprise Japanese attack on December 7th, 1941, it rose in stature to become one of most strategic bases in the Pacific. That act of war pushed the...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Oct 19, 2016 | History
The Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor was the opening offensive against the United States that spurred the U.S into World War II. The Japanese held the element of surprise and brought their full aviation power to bear upon the island of Oahu and the tactically crucial...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Oct 17, 2016 | After The Attack
Pearl Harbor was the beginning of World War II for the United States, an attack on the unsuspecting island of Oahu while peace negotiations between America and Japanese were still in session. The Japanese sent a two page message, declaring war upon the United States...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Sep 24, 2016 | Submarines
WWII Submarine Fleet The Axis powers versus the Allied powers, also known as World War II, was aptly named for the sheer magnitude of the War. Warfare took place from the freezing cold of the Russian tundra to the sun soaked expansive Pacific Ocean. America, isolated...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Aug 12, 2016 | World War 2 Diversion Tactics
In wartime, generals use every tool in their arsenal – from ammunition to propaganda, even matchbooks! Psychological warfare—mind games—were powerful tools in the history of warfare and remain so today. The mind is a powerful tool, and many generals planning and...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Aug 6, 2016 | Attack of Pearl Harbor
Everyone knows about Pearl Harbor, whether through film or high school history, it is remembered as the day that spurred America into action and changed the tide of World War II. Less well-known are the particulars, the details of one of most significant days in...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Jul 25, 2016 | World War 2 Diversion Tactics
Inflatables—nothing more than plastic filled with air—are put to an endless amount of uses. Besides their entertainment value, inflatables can provide transportation, ranging from a child’s raft to a military-grade Zodiac. They can also be used to create an illusion,...
