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Pearl Harbor is an American lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. The harbor and surrounding lands are a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet.

History

1941[]

Attack on Pearl Harbor[]

The attack was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States of America against the naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.[1][2][3] All but USS Arizona were later raised, and six were returned to service and went on to fight in the war.[4] The battle lasted no more then 90 minutes.[5]

The Invaders learned that the Axis powers of Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan and Meranno's rebel Atlantean forces would attack various key sites throughout the world. While Captain America, Bucky and Namor protected British Prime Minster; Winston Churchill in Europe. The Human Torch and Toro were dispatched to assist U.S. military in Hawaii. The forces however were to much and the base was destroyed killing thousands.[6]

Nick Fury's last moments with Red Hargrove from Sgt

Red Hargrove dies in Fury's arms[7]

Nick Fury and Red Hargrove were stationed at Pearl Harbor. During the attack they joined the battle and Red was gunned down. As his best friend died in his arms, Fury vowed to fight the Axis powers until they were wiped off the map.[7][8]

World War II[]

The attack led to the United States' formal entry into World War II the next day. President Franklin D. Roosevelt stood in the United States Congress and proclaimed December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy".[1]

After that, the USA declared war against the Empire of Japan.[3] This lead to many of the heroes like Isaiah Bradley[9], Ken Hale[10], Kent Blake[11] and millions of other Americans to enlist to fight the Axis powers.[2][12]

1948[]

In 1948, Karlak the high priest of the lost kingdom of Mu attacked Peal Harbor with his forces. Sub-Mariner and Namora came to the aid of the surface dwellers besting back his forces.[13]

Modern Age[]

Namor was being honored at Pearl Harbor by the US Navy when he was attack by the Pacific Overlords during the middle of the ceremony. He was able to fight them off with the help of the West Coast Avengers[4]

The US military planned a mission the Kata Jaya from that military base.[14]

Marvel Cinematic Univerde (Earth-199999)[]

On Earth-199999, the day after Pearl Harbor; Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers decided to enlist. While Bucky was successful, Steve was denied due to health problems.[15]

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