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Pearl Harbor: 12 Facts and Myths About the Japanese Attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet

Darren December 30, 2025 7 min
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3. Fact: Eight Battleships Were Targeted

3. Fact: Eight Battleships Were Targeted
USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, where over 1,100 crewmen perished during the 1941 attack.

On December 7, 1941, eight U.S. Navy battleships were present at Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona suffered the most significant loss, with over 1,100 crewmen perishing. For detailed records on vessel losses, refer to the U.S. Navy’s historical archives (navsource.net).

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