Author Topic: Pearl Harbor Day (Read 932 times)

StarOfAfrica2 · « **on:** December 07, 2006, 10:19:56 AM »

December 7th. Now 0616. 3 hours ago, the Condor sighted what they thought was a periscope outside the harbor entrance. The destroyer Ward was notified. Sub net is malfunctioning and remains open. 6 minutes ago, Japanese planes launched from their carriers, on their way to Pearl Harbor. Here its still dark and quiet.

rpm · « **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2006, 10:26:07 AM »

~~To all the brave souls that lost their lives.~~

Shuffler · « **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2006, 10:30:25 AM »

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2006, 10:36:18 AM »

0630. Ward again notified of possible submarine contact by merchant ship Antares. A PBY is dispatched. Now 0636.

Yeager · « **Reply #4 on:** December 07, 2006, 10:46:11 AM »

Tora Tora Tora

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 07, 2006, 10:46:19 AM »

0645. The Ward spots the submarine and fires on her. Air attack from the PBY is called for as well. Ward believes they scored hits on the conning tower, drop depth charges as they move in.

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 07, 2006, 10:53:31 AM »

0653. Ward's commander Captain Outerbridge sends message to Commandant 14th Naval District: "We have attacked, fired upon and dropped depth charges upon submarine operating in defensive sea area".

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 07, 2006, 11:01:50 AM »

0702. Military radar station at Opana Point picks up large flight of unidentified aircraft bearing in 132 miles north of Oahu. Report to Information Center, Fort Shafter.

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 07, 2006, 11:18:52 AM »

0715. Second wave of Japanese attack planes launches.

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 07, 2006, 11:38:52 AM »

0735 Reconnaissance plane from cruiser Chikuma reports main fleet in Pearl Harbor

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 07, 2006, 11:40:24 AM »

0740. 1st wave of Japanese attack sights North Shore of Oahu. Deployment for attack begins.

cav58d · « **Reply #11 on:** December 07, 2006, 11:46:59 AM »

US Military.

~~StarofAfrica for this awesome and educational thread~~

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 07, 2006, 11:50:24 AM »

0749 Commander Fuchida orders attack...all pilots to begin assault on military bases on Oahu

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 07, 2006, 11:52:06 AM »

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Originally posted by cav58d
US Military.

~~StarofAfrica for this awesome and educational thread~~

~~Thanks Cav. I'm hoping they'll let me take a few pics before I leave today. Its a little rainy but the air just feels electric. Thank God for wireless broadband and laptops.~~

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 07, 2006, 11:53:39 AM »

0753. Fuchida radios code to entire Japanese Navy, "TORA TORA TORA". Success...maximum strategic surprise...Pearl Harbor caught unaware.