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The Devastation of the Arizona Explosion
3:39:49 - 3:48:14 (08:25)
The explosion of the USS Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack was so catastrophic that it blew out the flames on the ship next to it and caused car engines on Ford Island to stall from the concussion. Those who survived had to struggle in the water against burning fuel oil, and others were trapped below decks.
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This podcast episode discusses the events that took place during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, including the devastating impact of the high altitude bombers and the heroic stories of those who fought back.
3:39:49 - 3:41:49 (02:00)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the events that took place during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, including the devastating impact of the high altitude bombers and the heroic stories of those who fought back.
ChapterThe Devastation of the Arizona Explosion
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The USS Arizona's magazines contained hundreds of 14-inch shells, thousands of rounds of machine gun and small arms ammunition, and nearly 5,000 cans of powder.
3:41:49 - 3:43:28 (01:39)
Summary
The USS Arizona's magazines contained hundreds of 14-inch shells, thousands of rounds of machine gun and small arms ammunition, and nearly 5,000 cans of powder. When these ignited, survivors reported less of a big boom but more a mighty whoosh, with the ship seemingly jumping 15 to 20 feet upwards before breaking in two.
ChapterThe Devastation of the Arizona Explosion
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The explosion of the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor caused a significant amount of destruction and casualties, including the release of heavy fuel oil into the water, leaving survivors struggling to escape the fiery pools.
3:43:28 - 3:45:47 (02:18)
Summary
The explosion of the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor caused a significant amount of destruction and casualties, including the release of heavy fuel oil into the water, leaving survivors struggling to escape the fiery pools.
ChapterThe Devastation of the Arizona Explosion
EpisodeShow 63 - Supernova in the East II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Author Walter Lord describes the graphic details of the attack on Pearl Harbor, including sailors stuck underwater and burning fuel oil, as well as the traumatic experiences of survivors.
3:45:47 - 3:48:14 (02:27)
Summary
Author Walter Lord describes the graphic details of the attack on Pearl Harbor, including sailors stuck underwater and burning fuel oil, as well as the traumatic experiences of survivors.