Dive bombers have struck Ford Island and have set sea plane hangars on fire. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
….AIR RAID PEARL HARBOR. THIS IS NO DRILL…. #PeralHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Concurrent with the 72nd anniversary commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the @USSArizona account “live-tweeted” the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as it happened in real time. The simple tweets, accompanied by archival photographs, manage to create a chilling account of the morning’s events and place the anniversary into solemn perspective.
The first bombs and torpedoes strike Battleship Row. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/MNSuhUuBfw
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Aerial torpedoes strike several ships on Battleship Row. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Schofield Barracks, Wheeler and Hickam Fields are under attack along with the airbases at Ewa and Kaneohe. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Battleship Row and the USS Arizona. In the distance Hickam Field under attack. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/y7e6yuo7vG
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
A Japanese Aichi D3A "VAL"dive bomber approaching Battleship Row. pic.twitter.com/ok4BBGOQSb
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Japanese torpedo planes have struck Battleship Row. USS Oklahoma is listing. USS West Virginia is on fire. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
All ships in Pearl harbor have sounded General Quarters. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
The USS Arizona has come under attack….. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
The USS Tennessee is hit by several bombs and is burning. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
A 1760 pound bomb penetrates the forward magazine of USS Arizona and destroys our beloved ship at 8:10 am. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
A Japanese Nakajima B5N "Kate" flies high over Pearl Harbor as Battleship Row burns. pic.twitter.com/jz3xpqduhO
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
The USS California and Battleship Row. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/a4tS0oDESf
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
The USS Oklahoma has capsized and Battleship Row is ablaze. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
The explosion and fires aboard USS Arizona killed 1,177 crewmen. The greatest loss of life on any ship at Pearl Harbor. #PearlHarbor 72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
The USS Arizona as she was hit at 8:10 AM destroying her and killing most of her crew. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/ZdYojd2vYN
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Fuel oil burns from ships on Battleship Row. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/ihwPgMZsYV
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
After being hit by several bombs the USS Utah sinks on the western side of Ford Island. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Ford Island and her seaplane base hangars and aircraft damaged and destroyed. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/DLFIhu4jv8
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Kaneohe Naval Base is on fire after Japanese dive bombers and high altitude bombers hit their targets. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Our great ship lies broken but the spirit of those killed and maimed will forever live on. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/wqkiiBfWHJ
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
The USS Nevada is moving from its berth and is headed down the channel past Battleship Row. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Japanese planes target USS Nevada to sink her in the channel entrance. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
More Japanese aircraft appear over Pearl Harbor. The second attack wave begins. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
USS Nevada runs aground at Hospital Point. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
A Japanese aircraft from the carrier Akagi crashes into the USS Curtiss and explodes. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
The USS Pennsylvania, Cassin and Downes are burning in Dry Dock Number 1 at the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
USS Tennessee is struck by two bombs and the USS West Virginia sinks upright due to successful counter flooding to save her. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
The USS Shaw is hit and a massive explosion occurs showering debris and ammunition across the harbor. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/EHvNZskBZb
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
The last Japanese planes return to their carriers leaving behind destruction of the US Pacific Fleet. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
USS California continues to burn in a pool of fuel oil leaking from ships on Battleship Row. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/11ihQLY1I3
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Japanese aircraft fly past Kaneohe Naval Base after attacking the runways and aircraft hangars. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/yWGRMulDzv
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
The view from Aiea of Pearl Harbor with ships ablaze and anti-aircraft fire bursts. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/Dh4WLULUjd
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
USS California burns and the order to abandon ship is given. #PearlHarbor72
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Survivors of the attack were on hand today for the commemoration ceremony.
72nd Anniversary Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration. pic.twitter.com/Fevddr1Qvs
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Admiral Harris, USN Commander US Pacific Fleet escorts Pearl Harbor survivors to the commemoration. pic.twitter.com/N0UMzOSkYh
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Pearl Harbor survivors. Their number is decreasing as the years pass. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/wL2m1MaFc0
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
Pearl Harbor Survivors. Heroes of our country. #PearlHarbor72 pic.twitter.com/KeoYyffFQI
— USSArizona (@USSArizona) December 7, 2013
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