The Attack on Pearl Harbor

The Attack on Pearl Harbor
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Another Detonation
At 7:56 a.m., the U.S.S. Arizona was rocked by two explosions. "The bridge shielded us from the flames," Private First Class James Cory said. "I think that at this moment, I wanted to flee, but this was impossible. You're on station; you're in combat."

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