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Pearl Harbor was thought to be the most unrealistic place for an attack. It was settled out in the Pacific Ocean thought to be away from any targets. The way the ships and aircraft carriers were set up made it a perfect target for the Japanese. December 7, 1941 Japan laumched a full air attack. Over 2,000 Americans were killed and over 1,000 were injured. Eight battle ships were destroyed or damaged, three cruisers, four destroyers, and six other vessels were also destroyed. Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor on a sunday morning and left the people at Pearl Harbor completely dazed and unaware. The very next day, December 8, 1941, The U.S. declared war on Japan.