Pearl Harbor: The Last Word

Veterans of Pearl Harbor describe the personal circumstances that led them to enlist in the Navy.

Before the fateful attack on December 7, 1941, servicemen stationed at Pearl Harbor led a largely idyllic existence.

Pearl Harbor survivors describe the attack's harrowing first moments on the morning of December 7, 1941.

Though blindsided by the attack, Pearl Harbor fighters made a valiant effort to combat the first wave of Japanese planes.

Pearl Harbor survivors give first-hand accounts of the fiery destruction of battleships like the USS Arizona, USS West Virginia, and USS Oklahoma.

As they struggled to recover their injured and dead comrades, Pearl Harbor servicemen endured a second wave of attacks.

Chaos and confusion reigned as survivors scrambled to protect the Hawaiian islands in the aftermath of the attack.

In the days immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the American homefront quickly mobilized to support the war effort.

Pearl Harbor survivors share the valuable lessons that future generations can take away from the attacks.

In honor of Veterans Day, survivors of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attacks share their insight on war, sacrifice, and remembering their fallen comrades.