Monday 11 February 2013 
The war lasted exactly for six years one day, It began with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941. It ended in Europe on 18th May 1945 and in the Far East on September 14/15, 1945.
When and where did WW2 begin?
1. The likely answer from Americans – 7 December 1941; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Japan attacked the US.
2. The likely answer from Europeans – 1 September 1939; Wieluń, Poland, Germany attacked Poland (Germany attacked Westerplatte 8 minuteslater; and then attacked the USSR in June 1941)
3. The likely answer from East Asians – 7 July 1937, Lugou Bridge ( Marco Polo Bridge), China, Japan attacked China
Strangely, almost no one is aware of the answer that may have the strongest claim to validity – 8 December 1941, Kota Bharu, Japan attacked British Malaya.
Why should the attack on Pearl Harbor – instead of the simultaneous attack on Kota Bharu – be considered the event that made it a world war?
The correct answer : On 7 December 1941, Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii to destroy the " American Pacific Fleet". At the same time, the japanese began their attacks on Malaya and other parts of Southeast Asia by air, sea and on land.
The correct answer : On 7 December 1941, Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii to destroy the " American Pacific Fleet". At the same time, the japanese began their attacks on Malaya and other parts of Southeast Asia by air, sea and on land.
85 minutes after attacking British Malaya, Japan drops its first bombs on Pearl Harbor to prevent US interference in Japan's attack on British Malaya and the Netherlands East Indies.
It became a world war ( the Second World War ), when Japan attacked Kota Bharu ( Malaya, Eastern Hemisphere, British territory ) and Pearl Harbor ( Western Hemisphere, US territory ). The attacks brought Britain and the USA into the war in Asia, It meant the Axis were battling the Allies in both hemispheres, making it a worldwide war.
The dates of the attacks mislead one to the conclusion that Pearl Harbor,
which was attacked on 7 December 1941 – was attacked first.
Kota Bharu – which was attacked on 8 December 1941 ( was attacked one day later. )
The difference in dates is a result of the International Date Line being located between Pearl Harbor and Kota Bharu.
Kota Bharu being in the Eastern Hemisphere at longitude 102°E is 8 hours ahead of GMT, and Pearl Harbor being in the Western Hemisphere at 158°W is 10 hours behind GMT. Separated by 260° of longitude, the two are in time zones 18 hours apart. At the time of the attacks, which were planned to be simultaneous, it was already 8 December 1941 at Kota Bharu, but still 7 December 1941 at Pearl Harbor.
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This incident makes us reflected that, we shouldn't depend on the protection of others instead we must stand up for our own nation and protect it with pride, be ready, be prepared, be confident when serving your country and inspire the younger ones, be a role model to them and overcome the difficulties waiting ahead because, Singapore is OUR Nation , nobody can protect it unless you are willing to stand up and be one of the Singapore's pride .
Always be prepared for what's ahead for the future , Stand Tall and Be Confident !
Always be prepared for what's ahead for the future , Stand Tall and Be Confident !
Website URL : http://numistamp.com/World-War-2-%E2%80%93-Did-it-begin-at-Pearl-Harbor-.php [ 11 February 2013 ]
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