Pearl Harbour Possesses Scar Of Infamy
Yuba Nath Lamsal
History - in every century,records an act that lives forevermore.We'll recall - as in to line we fall,the thing that happened on Hawaii's shore.
Let's REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR -As we go to meet the foe -Let's REMEMBER PEARL HARBORAs we did the Alamo.
We will always remember -how they died for liberty,Let's REMEMBER PEARL HARBORand go on to victory
Immediately after the Japanese attack in Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941, Don Reid wrote this patriotic song. The song “Remember Pearl Harbour” became instant hit with the American people. The song based on the theme of “ March with spirit” was played in every radio station and sung in every family, social and religious function in America during the wartime. Historians say this song filled patriotic sentiment in the mind of American citizens, and united the entire people, who were previously divided over the issue of US involvement in the war, rallied together in the war against Japan and the Axis of Alliance.
Hitler declared war by invading neighbouring Poland on September 1, 1939. Nazi Germany continued its assault in Europe and took European nations under its control one after another. Mussolini’s fascist Italy joined hand with Germany. Imperial Japan entered into the coalition with Germany and Italy forming the Axis of Alliance. The Alliance recognized the supremacy of Germany and Italy in Europe and supremacy of Japan in Asia.
The continued military onslaught of Germany, Italy and Japan destroyed the foundation of international law and posed a serious threat to international security and balance of power. Britain and Russia together with some other nations then created an Allied force to fight and defeat the Axis power. However, the Allied power was not able to stop the Hitler’s continued military advancement in Europe and Japanese invasion in Asia and the Pacific.
Despite outbreak of 2nd World War, America had maintained strict neutrality under its Neutrality Act 1937. The attack of Japanese navy in Pearl Harbour of Hawaii dragged America into the World War II.
The surprise attack by the 353 Japanese aircraft without formal declaration of war caused an enormous loss to US military post the Pacific Ocean. America lost more than 2350 personnel in the attack. Over 100 ships of the U.S. Navy were present that morning, consisting of battleships, destroyers, cruisers and various support ships and fighter aircraft and bombers. However, only a few U.S. fighters struggled into the air against the invaders. They were unable to rebuff the surprise and massive air raid of the Japanese.
In the attack, 21 battle ships and 323 fighter aircraft were either totally destroyed or damaged. Japanese lost only 64 people, five ships and 29 aircraft.
The heaviest loss is the USS Arizona, one of the largest battleships stationed in the Pearl Harbour. The USS Arizona could not resist attack by1760-pound armor piercing bomb. In a less than nine minutes of the attack, USS Arizona exploded and totally sank in the serene water of the Pacific Ocean with all 1177 crews on board.
Americans still remember the Pearl Harbour as the day of infamy. President Dwight Eisenhower, who helped achieve Allied victory in the World War II, ordered to build the USS Arizona Memorial to commemorate the ship and all military personnel killed in the Pearl Harbour attack. Alfred Preis, an architect, designed the 184-feet Memorial structure spanning the mid-portion of the sunken ship that consists of three main sections including the entrance, assembly rooms and central area meant for ceremonies and general observation. The construction was completed in 1961. The names of all those killed on the Arizona are engraved on the marble wall.
Historians say that the USS Arizona memorial symbolizes the initial defeat and ultimate victory of America in the World War II. Like Don Reid’s song “ Remember Pearl Harbour”, the USS Arizona Memorial stands as the symbol American patriotism and sacrifice for the defence of the great nation and its people.
Now the USS Arizona Memorial is magnet to many Americans and also others who visit Hawaii. Pearl Harbour possesses live history. USS Arizona shows the brutal scar of World War II and reminds the day of infamy ever occurred on the American soil in the 20th century.
History - in every century,records an act that lives forevermore.We'll recall - as in to line we fall,the thing that happened on Hawaii's shore.
Let's REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR -As we go to meet the foe -Let's REMEMBER PEARL HARBORAs we did the Alamo.
We will always remember -how they died for liberty,Let's REMEMBER PEARL HARBORand go on to victory
Immediately after the Japanese attack in Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941, Don Reid wrote this patriotic song. The song “Remember Pearl Harbour” became instant hit with the American people. The song based on the theme of “ March with spirit” was played in every radio station and sung in every family, social and religious function in America during the wartime. Historians say this song filled patriotic sentiment in the mind of American citizens, and united the entire people, who were previously divided over the issue of US involvement in the war, rallied together in the war against Japan and the Axis of Alliance.
Hitler declared war by invading neighbouring Poland on September 1, 1939. Nazi Germany continued its assault in Europe and took European nations under its control one after another. Mussolini’s fascist Italy joined hand with Germany. Imperial Japan entered into the coalition with Germany and Italy forming the Axis of Alliance. The Alliance recognized the supremacy of Germany and Italy in Europe and supremacy of Japan in Asia.
The continued military onslaught of Germany, Italy and Japan destroyed the foundation of international law and posed a serious threat to international security and balance of power. Britain and Russia together with some other nations then created an Allied force to fight and defeat the Axis power. However, the Allied power was not able to stop the Hitler’s continued military advancement in Europe and Japanese invasion in Asia and the Pacific.
Despite outbreak of 2nd World War, America had maintained strict neutrality under its Neutrality Act 1937. The attack of Japanese navy in Pearl Harbour of Hawaii dragged America into the World War II.
The surprise attack by the 353 Japanese aircraft without formal declaration of war caused an enormous loss to US military post the Pacific Ocean. America lost more than 2350 personnel in the attack. Over 100 ships of the U.S. Navy were present that morning, consisting of battleships, destroyers, cruisers and various support ships and fighter aircraft and bombers. However, only a few U.S. fighters struggled into the air against the invaders. They were unable to rebuff the surprise and massive air raid of the Japanese.
In the attack, 21 battle ships and 323 fighter aircraft were either totally destroyed or damaged. Japanese lost only 64 people, five ships and 29 aircraft.
The heaviest loss is the USS Arizona, one of the largest battleships stationed in the Pearl Harbour. The USS Arizona could not resist attack by1760-pound armor piercing bomb. In a less than nine minutes of the attack, USS Arizona exploded and totally sank in the serene water of the Pacific Ocean with all 1177 crews on board.
Americans still remember the Pearl Harbour as the day of infamy. President Dwight Eisenhower, who helped achieve Allied victory in the World War II, ordered to build the USS Arizona Memorial to commemorate the ship and all military personnel killed in the Pearl Harbour attack. Alfred Preis, an architect, designed the 184-feet Memorial structure spanning the mid-portion of the sunken ship that consists of three main sections including the entrance, assembly rooms and central area meant for ceremonies and general observation. The construction was completed in 1961. The names of all those killed on the Arizona are engraved on the marble wall.
Historians say that the USS Arizona memorial symbolizes the initial defeat and ultimate victory of America in the World War II. Like Don Reid’s song “ Remember Pearl Harbour”, the USS Arizona Memorial stands as the symbol American patriotism and sacrifice for the defence of the great nation and its people.
Now the USS Arizona Memorial is magnet to many Americans and also others who visit Hawaii. Pearl Harbour possesses live history. USS Arizona shows the brutal scar of World War II and reminds the day of infamy ever occurred on the American soil in the 20th century.
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