Black and white photograph of World War II (1939-1945); American war ships aflame after the surprise attack by the Empire of Japan on the American naval base at Pearl Harbour Hawaii on 7 December 1941. The attack resulted in the United States declaring war on Japan and entering World War II.

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Photo credit: © World History Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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