The sunken battleship USS Arizona is the most prominent ship beneath the surface of Pearl Harbor. It was sunk during the attack on December 7, 1941, and remains submerged with over 1,177 sailors and crew members still aboard. The USS Arizona Memorial was built above the wreckage as a tribute to those who perished. Another battleship, the USS Utah, also remains underwater at Pearl Harbor. | Simple History

The USS Arizona’s catastrophic damage during the Pearl Harbor attack began with several Japanese bomb hits, culminating in a massive explosion when one armor-piercing bomb penetrated near the forward magazines, detonating stored black powder and smokeless powder, which blew out decks, forever marking it as a memorial and war grave. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the damage: Initial Bomb Hits (Minor Damage): The attack started with Japanese bombers dropping several bombs on the Arizona around

@iowaclassbattleships on Instagram: "The USS Arizona’s catastrophic damage during the Pearl Harbor attack began with several Japanese bomb hits, culminating in a massive explosion when one armor-piercing bomb penetrated near the forward magazines, detonating stored black powder and smokeless powder, which blew out decks, forever marking it as a memorial and war grave. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the damage: Initial Bomb Hits (Minor Damage): The attack started with Japanese bombers droppin

More than 2,400 troops were killed when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor 84 years ago. Today, only 12 survivors of that attack are still alive. That attack launched the United States into World War II. Among the soldiers who joined the fight was Del Thielke, who spent more than four years at war and at sea, aboard an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific. Looking back on his service, he credits his faith with why he is still able to talk about his experiences: “I believe God was guiding me for 4 year