: Starting at 7:48 a.m. local time, two waves of 353 Japanese aircraft—including fighters, level bombers, and torpedo bombers—launched from six aircraft carriers struck the base. Primary Targets
: To ensure success, Japan maintained elaborate secrecy protocols and continued misleading "peace negotiations" with the U.S. right until the assault began. Two Waves of Destruction Pearl Harbour Tamilyogi
: The assault focused on "Battleship Row," where eight U.S. Navy battleships were moored. All eight were damaged, and four were sunk, most notably the USS Arizona 3. Casualties and Immediate Impact : Starting at 7:48 a