Answer: The attack killed 2,403 U.S. personnel, including 68 civilians, and destroyed or damaged 19 U.S. Navy ships, including 8 battleships.
Explanation: It took place on December 7, 1941. It was a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at pearl harbor on Oahu Island by the JAPANESE because of this attack, the nation faced a labor shortage that was filled by the workers who had previously been denied many employment opportunities. A total of 2,403 people were killed.
The UNITED STATES entered into a WORLD WAR II on December 8, 1941, the day after only the JAPANESE had attacked the U.S. It declared war on Japan,Germany and Italy too.