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Japan Invaded China and Indochina
US ends up demanding that Japan withdraw, and the request is not followed. -
Embargo on Japan
The United States places an embargo on Japan by prohibiting exports of oil, steel, scrap iron, ect. -
Hawaiian Surprise Attack Force
5 phase plan of attack. US uses radar to intercept messages of the attack. -
USS Arizona is Attacked
The USS Arizona was bombed in the events of Pearl Harbor, killing over 1000 people. -
Phase 1
Torpedo Plane and dive bomber attacks last between 7:55 to 8:25 am. -
Phase 2
Lull or stop in attacks from 8:25 to 8:40 am -
Phase 3
Horizontal Bomber Attacks lasting from 8:40 to 9:15 -
Phase 4
Dive Bomber Attacks lasting from 9:15 to 9:45 am -
Phase 5
Warning of Attacks and Completion of Raid after 9:45 am -
FDR's Address to the US
This was a request from Roosevelt for Congress to declare war against Japan. -
Great Britain Declares War
Great Britain joins the US in declaring war against Japan. -
Germany and Italy Declare War
Both Germany and Italy join the war, taking Japan's side to fight against the US and Great Britain.