American History through the Eyes of a Child . The story of the entry of the United States into World War II is conducted on behalf of a girl who ended up with her family on the island of Oahu, where the largest American naval base Pearl Harbor was located in the Pacific Ocean. On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was suddenly attacked by the Japanese from the air and sea, as a result of which the United States lost many ships and aircraft, thousands of people died. The day after the Pearl Harbor tragedy, the United States declared war on Japan. The book is intended for anyone interested in American history. It is abundantly illustrated and provided with historical commentary. Pearl Harbor 1941 . The Day Of Infamy . (Campaign 62, Osprey)