Just wanted to thank you for sharing your analysis of the 7 December 1941 attack. My great Uncle PVT James Rodman Johnson of the 22nd Material Squadron was killed while on duty at Hanger 15 at Hickam Field in the first wave of the attack. We have his final letter home, written to his mother (my great grandmother). It was written on 6 December 1941 the night before his death. He was in bunk early because he had to be on duty early in the morning. He wrote about missing a dance that a few of his squadron mates were going off to and he mentioned that he was going to miss out on dancing with "a bunch of gals that were going to be there". The family has learned so many details of that day through folks like yourself that keep that day alive for people like me who want to know everything about our family members lost in war. Thank you so much and keep up the good work.
@@forresthaggertychannel4301 You are very welcome. Some of the details were revealed to our family by a Pearl Harbor historian named David Aiken a contributing researcher for a book titled 7 December 1941 - The Air Force Story (ISBN 0-16-050430-9) James is listed KIA in the book's registry of casualties page 187. Our family has a pretty extensive collection of correspondence from the U.S. Military about James. After the attack James was buried some where near Schofield Barracks and a letter was sent to Jame's mother that once the war was over he would be brought to Illinois for burial. His body didn't make it home until 1954. We are a large family and many of us continue to seek information about that infamous day. I have shared your video with many of them they are all very appreciative. Thanks again.
I was home ported at Pearl Harbor on the USS Reeves in the early 70s..I had a Hawaiian Drivers license and on my duty days (every 6 days in port) I was the duty driver for the Captain or other officers..One time I was assigned to duty drive for the Captain of an Aussie Ship..It might have been the Perth? I remember there were beer machines in the mess deck area of the Australian ship..Something we didn't have on our ship !! Alcohol was a big no, no on US ships back then...
@@Leoluvesadmira - The no alcohol policy didn't prevent us from sneaking beer aboard..I was an Radio Electronics tech..The transmitter rooms were kept extremely cold to protect the equipment..I kept the beer cold by storing it in the transmitter room air ducts..Worked great !! The Aussie Navy takes a much more honest approach to the situation, in my opinion.. During WestPac cruises..off the coast of Vietnam..We also sampled various herbal products from Thailand at night..on the fantail of the ship..but that's another story..LOL
@@victormaxwell5264 we have alchool locker on board where we keep it for alchoolic beverages for diplomatic functions also now we walk though a metal detector and our bags are checked
@@Leoluvesadmira - You didn't say what kind of ship you were on..I was on the USS Reeves DLG-24 a Guided Missile Frigate/Cruiser..It's sounds like you were on a Carrier or other large ship possibly? The only alcohol on my ship was in sickbay.. I was in the Navy earlier than you..when there was still guys getting drafted to go to Nam..I don't know if metal detectors were even invented yet when I was in..LOL No bag inspections but I do remember that there were drug sniffing dogs coming on board sometimes..
More information in 12 minutes and 33 seconds than I can remember of high school years ago. Thanks for making this stuff interesting, concise, and fun!
Wow man! I'm a visual learner & have NEVER learned this much about History before. I've heard about Pearl Harbour but when you actually see the locations everything becomes very more real, and saddening. You give such an incredible visual representation of where things happened with Google Maps and old photos, it's truly remarkable! Thanks again for helping a 20yr old new gen DUNCE such as myself truly learn about the past haha.
It is almost dead silent on the memorial of the Arizona. Oahu is also the island my family spread my great grandfather’s ashes. He never did return to Pearl Harbor after the war. So we gave him the return he needed
The island served as both an Army Air Corps (after WW2 it became the US Air Force) and Naval Air base in addition to being a Navy port. It was also the largest base not on the continental US that we had in the Pacific. Radar was incredibly crude, and very few people were trained well enough to make any sense out of what they saw on the screen. Most of those airfields (NOT airports, Forrest Haggerty) weren't expecting an air attack - most of the time they were either practicing maneuvers or patrolling for enemy submarines.
I’m a US Army veteran who was stationed at Schofield Barracks for 5 years, and before I deployed in 2006 to Iraq I lived in barracks that still had bullet holes from strafing by Japanese zeros. They were mainly along the roof and where the roof met the wall at the top of the building. They were on a lot of buildings on Schofield until recently as the base has undergone significant renovations in the last 10-15 years. The movie “From here to eternity” was also shot in my old quad area. I Quad. Thanks for another great video, this one brought back some old memories
Chris Percell: Just to add that there are also visible strafing pock marks on concrete office buildings on Hickam AFB adjacent to Pearl Harbor. I used to see those when visiting the family of Retired Col. Richard Van Ness in the '70s. Sobering.
I sold newspapers to the GIs in D Quad - 1963 -1965. Each Quad had on kid that would make the rounds of all the mess halls at breakfast and sell the papers. They cost a dime and I got 3 cents for every paper sold. The morning the 25th Infantry Division got order to Vietnam I hat 75 newspapers and sold out in 15 minutes. I didn't quite understand that day what was going on, Vietnam was just starting up and nobody had any idea it would go on for so long. My father was stationed at Schofield for 5 years 1960 to 1965. First time my family went to the Arizona, the memorial was not there yet and a sailor told the story while slowly going around the ship. Thanks for the great video. It really brought back memories of the way Oahu was when I was a kid. BTW the first airfield the the Japanese planes coming in from the north to bomb Wheeler field was Haleiwa Field and there were two fighter there. the pilots of those planes made their way to the field and got airborne and shot down several Japanese planes.
Whenever I was watching documentaries the first thing I was curious about is the exact location and places where the incidents happened. This man done it all. Even with detailed explanations!! I cannot thank you more! Really grateful for your hard work.
The pic at 9:36 of the two sailors on the left and the explosion in the middle, the tall skinny sailor standing is two of my friends father Last name Tarleton. I went to high school in Connecticut with them and recently found out from Jack that this was his Dad.
I worked at the Wheeler Army Airfield, 89-92, 45th Support Group. Since it was technically a historical area you could still see bullet marks on the outside of the hangers.
I sure wish you were my history teacher growing up...no Google then though. I watch this and the Trinity video. Fascinating. Gluing this all together with the history, Google, perspective and original pics are absolutely great. You do a great job. I will be back for more. Thanks.
Just saw the movie "Midway" yesterday (Great movie, BTW) and thought I'd check in here. I've never been to Pearl Harbor, so thanks for the interesting perspective. I love your channel... Always interesting and informative! :)
From the ships you mentioned USS Maryland was later involved in the Tarawa invasion, USS Pennsylvania was repaired and fought against the Japanese with USS Colorado. USS Nevada was involved in the attack on Iwo Jima, USS California was involved In Okinawa, and West Virginia anchored in Tokyo . So the United States did a tremendous job repairing most of the ships that were sunk or severely damage and put them in action against Japan. Most people stop thinking once the attack was over. I had ask many people do they no how many ships were raised to the surface and saw action again, nobody can tell me. If you want to understand the might of the United States, look at Pearl Harbour again, and focus on the aftermath.
As a Marine stationed in Hawaii in the 1980’s, I was very fortunate to have been stationed or training at a number of the facilities in this video. I was first with Marine Barracks Hawaii which at the time performed security functions for five of the Navy facilities around Oahu (Pearl Harbor, Barbers Point, Wahiawa, and two weapons facilities). I was stationed with the detachment at Pearl Harbor itself. I was fortunate to have been able to go to a number of places around the base. Visited Ford Island a number of times to look at the hanger with bullet holes still in the building and the mooring pylons along battleship row as well as the Arizona. Saw the Arizona memorial daily when I had post at the entrance to the ferry dock to Ford Island, before the bridge was built years later. Back then Ford Island had mostly officers living on the island who went back and forth on a scheduled ferry. Side note, I was stationed at Pearl when a plane loaded with parachutists crashed near Ford Island as the parachutists were preparing for a jump into Aloha Stadium for a football game. The company was Jump Hawaii. I also spent a lot of time going to the beach over on Hickam as well since we had a gate on Pearl that connected us to Hickam. One of the other posters was correct about the separation between the former Barbers Point Naval Air Station and Ewa. We had a Marine security detachment at Barbers Point. Ewa, was as the other person mentioned a housing community and along Ewa Beach was a Marine Corps rifle and pistol facility with a few barracks for the yearly rifle qualifying which lasts a week. We also held a joint military services pistol competition there. Bellows had long been a recreational facility/military training area at that time. Half of the beach was open to military and dependents for regular beach activities and then further down an access road was where the Marine Corps would conduct amphibious training (Amtraks or LVTP7’s) on the beach and off shore. After leaving my two year stint at Pearl, I transferred over to what was then called Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, now Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, or more commonly known as KBay (K-Bay). This video brought back great memories of my time at Pearl and the other locations you showed. Something else about Pearl Harbor. During WWII the facility that received and dispatched the orders and Intel from the Navajo Code Talkers was located in a small building at Pearl Harbor. I was there in the mid 80’s when the Navy for the first time since the end of the war opened the building in a nice ceremony to commemorate the work of the Code Talkers. Great video as always.
You're videos are always very interesting and informative. I don't why I waited so long but I finally subscribed. Thank you and please keep up the good work
Wow, I knew Google Earth was impressive but I’ve never quite seen this amount of stunning detail before. The sheet detail when you zoom in is amazing. Very interesting video, thanks.
I'm so glad CZcams recommended me your Channel a few months ago. Really like watching these. Your Voice also has a bit of calm in it and I think it is a perfect Voice for these Vids and Documentaries
Another Pearl Harbor Attack related site visible on Google Earth is on the point east of Kanehoe, Battery Pennsylvania. The round structure visible on the very tip of the point is the turret ring of one of the salvaged aft 14" triple turrets of the USS Arizona. When it was salvaged from the ship by the US Navy the 2 aft turrets were offered to the US Army as coast defense weapons. They were installed at Battery Pennsylvania (named for the Arizona's sister ship, USS Pennsylvania) near Kanehoe and Battery Arizona near Ewa. It took some time to repair the damage to the turrets after having been in sea water for an extended period and coast defense became less of an emphasis as WW2 progressed. Battery Pennsylvania was not test fired until 1 Aug 1945 and was never operational. It was scrapped about 1948. Battery Arizona was never completed.
I have studied WWII for many years. I currently volunteer on the USS Lexington in Corpus Chisti, TX. I apprecIate your accurate representation of the attack on Pearl Harbor. We don't realize just how significant those details were. We didn't just jump into war. We had no choice, and the American people responded with an incredible amount of patriotism. The likes of which we will doubtfully ever see again. Please ignore the ignorant comments by an ungrateful generation. Not all, but most. I served in Viet Nam and came home to another ungrateful generation. But I hold hope that we will n ever forget what Americans have sacrificed so that we can all enjoy freedom. History will show it, but we may never glory in it. God bless the USA, and it's children.
Our rights hadn't been trampled on as much yet. How can it be expected. True patriotism is to be completely skeptical of your government as opposed to being blindly supportive. We used to know this better.
Hi Forrest, I've watched all of your videos and have enjoyed every one of them. Very interesting and informative! A great little history lesson every time. Thank you for taking the time to make these great videos. Have you ever thought about doing one on the 2011 Fukushima disaster?
Great job! Kaneohe hangers were about in the same place as present day... They repaired the last of the bullet holes about when I arrived in 1986... The ramps for the Catalina planes were still there and prob still are...
This is incredible, love your detailed work that you put into all these videos! I'm especially fond of anything to do with WWII since my father served then. He was on the Pacific side but not at Pearl Harbor. Thank you so much!
Great; informative video. Seeing where these events actually happened and the where photos where taking has really brought this tragic event to life for me. Thank you and I just subscribed to your channel. I’m looking forward to more excellent content.
Inspiring idea for citizen historians. My main gripe for WWII history books is inadequate maps both logistically and strategically. I would like to add one comment regarding the USS Nevada. The Captain wasn't onboard, nor other ranking officers, and it was the OD officer of the day, a LT or LtJg, who gave the orders to get underway until the Harbor Master radioed Nevada to go aground at Hospital Point. Thank you, Mr. Haggerty
Great video Forrest. Best use of google earth ever. Really appreciate the research and effort you go to. I would love to see a 30 minute exploration of this. Love your content.
Another great informative video, I absolutely love these type of videos. Would be great if you could do some more about WWI & WWII locations. Keep up the good work sir. Many thanks
Kaneohe was one of the first installations attacked. It was a Naval base at that time. Bellows had a submarine (or 2) attack and one was sunk. In 1989 it was still not located. I did a lot of training with the Marines at Bellows. There were still bunkers and old buildings at that time. Not much else existed at Bellows but an Officers club.
I've looked at Pearl Harbor many times on Google Earth pondering what happened that day and where. I had no idea that many air fields were attacked and it's interesting to be able to see where the old run ways were. This video was very informative and interesting. Answered so many questions I've had. Thank you.
Not sure if u know this Forrest, but in case u don't, u can press the roller button on ur mouse then move it around and that will turn the map any way u want, including adjusting altitude plus u can change the settings (by going to the little blue and white square at the top of the Google Earth program) to make the buildings 3D, which would make the comparisons that much better for u to look at. I do this all the time and get endless pleasure from it ;-) Just a tip buddy, great video btw ;-) Edit: I actually went back over ur video and played it side by side with Google earth using 3D, all I can say is wow, well done mate, great research. This is the exact kinda thing I show to my wife almost on a weekly basis on many places around the world. Looking at historic photos or even films and placing them on Google Earth is some what of a past time for me (was doing this just last night looking at Gettysburg and adding placemarks, which as extra fun u can upload ur own images for the placemarks) and its always extremely satisfying to find what u spend hours looking for. If u haven't used the program in this way, I strongly suggest u do, its so much better. Greetings from rainy locked down Ireland ;-)
Your channel was recommended to me because I was investigating American territories. I came across your video about the Marshall Islands and the nuclear testing that America had done. Your explanation about how the American military filled nuclear waste and other items from nuclear fallout into a crater .....a crater made from a nuclear bomb explosion. This video and your explanation of Pearl Harbor through Google earth has taught me about the geography. And the photos with your narration and analysis were top-notch. What a great find......your channel.
Excellent video. I've always wondered about the view when the Arizona was hit. I always assumed it was from the island, didn't realize it was from a ship to the north. Learned something new, thanks!!!
I don't know if you are familiar with the 'other disaster of pearl harbor ' incident but on May 21, 1944 in West Noch, there were several LSTs loaded with ammo,fuel, in preparation for invasion of i believe Marianna islands, anyway mishandling of a mortar caused chain reaction explosion, killed about 170 personal, sank six of those LST. All but one wreckage was removed and you can see it at 21.357299,-157.996807. It was classifed until 1960. During removal operations , they found another one of the mini Japanese subs so at least one did make it in and there is speculation that it was caught on camera.
Not much, mostly plaques. One building had a handful of bullet holes, but nothing like Schofield Barracks or Hickam. When I lived there it was an Air Force base, but has gone back to being Army again.
was stationed there in the mid 70s.. still a few damaged ships and plans scattered around... seen what was left of a 'i assumed' a zero off the beach about 300 years near a power plant
Just wanted to thank you for sharing your analysis of the 7 December 1941 attack. My great Uncle PVT James Rodman Johnson of the 22nd Material Squadron was killed while on duty at Hanger 15 at Hickam Field in the first wave of the attack. We have his final letter home, written to his mother (my great grandmother). It was written on 6 December 1941 the night before his death. He was in bunk early because he had to be on duty early in the morning. He wrote about missing a dance that a few of his squadron mates were going off to and he mentioned that he was going to miss out on dancing with "a bunch of gals that were going to be there". The family has learned so many details of that day through folks like yourself that keep that day alive for people like me who want to know everything about our family members lost in war. Thank you so much and keep up the good work.
JS13 thank you for sharing. Your great uncles letter is historical. Take good care of it. Now I want to look up Hanger 15 at Hickam field.
@@forresthaggertychannel4301 You are very welcome. Some of the details were revealed to our family by a Pearl Harbor historian named David Aiken a contributing researcher for a book titled 7 December 1941 - The Air Force Story (ISBN 0-16-050430-9) James is listed KIA in the book's registry of casualties page 187. Our family has a pretty extensive collection of correspondence from the U.S. Military about James. After the attack James was buried some where near Schofield Barracks and a letter was sent to Jame's mother that once the war was over he would be brought to Illinois for burial. His body didn't make it home until 1954. We are a large family and many of us continue to seek information about that infamous day. I have shared your video with many of them they are all very appreciative. Thanks again.
JS13 you have an amazing story. You make your own documentary about it. It would be very interesting!
JS13 you have an amazing story. You make your own documentary about it. It would be very interesting!
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Insane detective work on the photos, great job!
I visited Pearl Harbour on Australian Warship PERTH in 1972.
A most moving experience for an Aussie sailor.
Salute to the mighty U.S. Navy.
I was home ported at Pearl Harbor on the USS Reeves in the early 70s..I had a Hawaiian Drivers license and on my duty days (every 6 days in port) I was the duty driver for the Captain or other officers..One time I was assigned to duty drive for the Captain of an Aussie Ship..It might have been the Perth? I remember there were beer machines in the mess deck area of the Australian ship..Something we didn't have on our ship !! Alcohol was a big no, no on US ships back then...
@@victormaxwell5264 still is
@@Leoluvesadmira - The no alcohol policy didn't prevent us from sneaking beer aboard..I was an Radio Electronics tech..The transmitter rooms were kept extremely cold to protect the equipment..I kept the beer cold by storing it in the transmitter room air ducts..Worked great !! The Aussie Navy takes a much more honest approach to the situation, in my opinion..
During WestPac cruises..off the coast of Vietnam..We also sampled various herbal products from Thailand at night..on the fantail of the ship..but that's another story..LOL
@@victormaxwell5264 we have alchool locker on board where we keep it for alchoolic beverages for diplomatic functions also now we walk though a metal detector and our bags are checked
@@Leoluvesadmira - You didn't say what kind of ship you were on..I was on the USS Reeves DLG-24 a Guided Missile Frigate/Cruiser..It's sounds like you were on a Carrier or other large ship possibly? The only alcohol on my ship was in sickbay..
I was in the Navy earlier than you..when there was still guys getting drafted to go to Nam..I don't know if metal detectors were even invented yet when I was in..LOL No bag inspections but I do remember that there were drug sniffing dogs coming on board sometimes..
This is the most interesting, original channel on youtube. Please keep the history coming.
Agree.
More information in 12 minutes and 33 seconds than I can remember of high school years ago. Thanks for making this stuff interesting, concise, and fun!
Pierson Brannan I’m happy you enjoyed it!
Wow man!
I'm a visual learner & have NEVER learned this much about History before.
I've heard about Pearl Harbour but when you actually see the locations everything becomes very more real, and saddening.
You give such an incredible visual representation of where things happened with Google Maps and old photos, it's truly remarkable!
Thanks again for helping a 20yr old new gen DUNCE such as myself truly learn about the past haha.
Forrest is the man! Bc I feel the same way. Better visual learner
Thank you for the feedback! It’s good for me to know this.
It is almost dead silent on the memorial of the Arizona. Oahu is also the island my family spread my great grandfather’s ashes. He never did return to Pearl Harbor after the war. So we gave him the return he needed
This island has more runways than most countries. God damn.
Addy Burnham this island and guam island was one of the most strategic position for the USA in ww2
The island served as both an Army Air Corps (after WW2 it became the US Air Force) and Naval Air base in addition to being a Navy port. It was also the largest base not on the continental US that we had in the Pacific. Radar was incredibly crude, and very few people were trained well enough to make any sense out of what they saw on the screen. Most of those airfields (NOT airports, Forrest Haggerty) weren't expecting an air attack - most of the time they were either practicing maneuvers or patrolling for enemy submarines.
Addy Burnham makes up for the lack of bridges, tunnels, and interstate highways I guess.
Lloyd Bonafide shut the fuck up
@Mitchel Eckman and most of them are shutdown or grounded. Another big event occurring at this moment.
Nice work man!
NOT FIRST BUT FIRST TO REPLY TO justin y tho
did not expect a justin y to be here
Now this is a Justin Y. comment I can get behind
You're here too...
He's everywhere he is CZcams
And he's back again, really spoiling us. Thanks again, Forrest.
I’m a US Army veteran who was stationed at Schofield Barracks for 5 years, and before I deployed in 2006 to Iraq I lived in barracks that still had bullet holes from strafing by Japanese zeros. They were mainly along the roof and where the roof met the wall at the top of the building. They were on a lot of buildings on Schofield until recently as the base has undergone significant renovations in the last 10-15 years. The movie “From here to eternity” was also shot in my old quad area. I Quad. Thanks for another great video, this one brought back some old memories
Chris Percell I was at F Quad from 90-93. A Co 3/22 Inf.
Chris Percell: Just to add that there are also visible strafing pock marks on concrete office buildings on Hickam AFB adjacent to Pearl Harbor. I used to see those when visiting the family of Retired Col. Richard Van Ness in the '70s. Sobering.
I sold newspapers to the GIs in D Quad - 1963 -1965. Each Quad had on kid that would make the rounds of all the mess halls at breakfast and sell the papers. They cost a dime and I got 3 cents for every paper sold. The morning the 25th Infantry Division got order to Vietnam I hat 75 newspapers and sold out in 15 minutes. I didn't quite understand that day what was going on, Vietnam was just starting up and nobody had any idea it would go on for so long. My father was stationed at Schofield for 5 years 1960 to 1965. First time my family went to the Arizona, the memorial was not there yet and a sailor told the story while slowly going around the ship. Thanks for the great video. It really brought back memories of the way Oahu was when I was a kid. BTW the first airfield the the Japanese planes coming in from the north to bomb Wheeler field was Haleiwa Field and there were two fighter there. the pilots of those planes made their way to the field and got airborne and shot down several Japanese planes.
Whenever I was watching documentaries the first thing I was curious about is the exact location and places where the incidents happened. This man done it all.
Even with detailed explanations!!
I cannot thank you more! Really grateful for your hard work.
This has to be one of my favourite channels. So simple yet so good!
The pic at 9:36 of the two sailors on the left and the explosion in the middle, the tall skinny sailor standing is two of my friends father Last name Tarleton. I went to high school in Connecticut with them and recently found out from Jack that this was his Dad.
De Dowd very interesting! Thank you for your sharing.
@@melodycjefferson1323 Of course he survived..... He had kids.
@@melodycjefferson1323 If I'm being honest that was my question when I read OP's comment first, then I realized oh duh!
I worked at the Wheeler Army Airfield, 89-92, 45th Support Group. Since it was technically a historical area you could still see bullet marks on the outside of the hangers.
Cass Smith I was at Schofield Barracks from 90-93. F Quad, A Co 3/22 Inf.
I always appreciate your focus on cartographic detail. Thanks for sharing.
I sure wish you were my history teacher growing up...no Google then though. I watch this and the Trinity video. Fascinating. Gluing this all together with the history, Google, perspective and original pics are absolutely great. You do a great job. I will be back for more. Thanks.
These are my favorite CZcams videos, hands down. Thanks.
Just saw the movie "Midway" yesterday (Great movie, BTW) and thought I'd check in here. I've never been to Pearl Harbor, so thanks for the interesting perspective. I love your channel... Always interesting and informative! :)
From the ships you mentioned USS Maryland was later involved in the Tarawa invasion, USS Pennsylvania was repaired and fought against the Japanese with USS Colorado. USS Nevada was involved in the attack on Iwo Jima, USS California was involved In Okinawa, and West Virginia anchored in Tokyo . So the United States did a tremendous job repairing most of the ships that were sunk or severely damage and put them in action against Japan. Most people stop thinking once the attack was over. I had ask many people do they no how many ships were raised to the surface and saw action again, nobody can tell me. If you want to understand the might of the United States, look at Pearl Harbour again, and focus on the aftermath.
Pretty informative of an event that is legendary world wide. Those men and women deserve to be remembered. Thank you.
This man, his soothing voice, his history lesson, it all just fits perfectly, I love this!! Keep up the awesome work!! 💜😎👍
As a Marine stationed in Hawaii in the 1980’s, I was very fortunate to have been stationed or training at a number of the facilities in this video. I was first with Marine Barracks Hawaii which at the time performed security functions for five of the Navy facilities around Oahu (Pearl Harbor, Barbers Point, Wahiawa, and two weapons facilities). I was stationed with the detachment at Pearl Harbor itself. I was fortunate to have been able to go to a number of places around the base. Visited Ford Island a number of times to look at the hanger with bullet holes still in the building and the mooring pylons along battleship row as well as the Arizona.
Saw the Arizona memorial daily when I had post at the entrance to the ferry dock to Ford Island, before the bridge was built years later. Back then Ford Island had mostly officers living on the island who went back and forth on a scheduled ferry.
Side note, I was stationed at Pearl when a plane loaded with parachutists crashed near Ford Island as the parachutists were preparing for a jump into Aloha Stadium for a football game. The company was Jump Hawaii.
I also spent a lot of time going to the beach over on Hickam as well since we had a gate on Pearl that connected us to Hickam.
One of the other posters was correct about the separation between the former Barbers Point Naval Air Station and Ewa. We had a Marine security detachment at Barbers Point. Ewa, was as the other person mentioned a housing community and along Ewa Beach was a Marine Corps rifle and pistol facility with a few barracks for the yearly rifle qualifying which lasts a week. We also held a joint military services pistol competition there.
Bellows had long been a recreational facility/military training area at that time. Half of the beach was open to military and dependents for regular beach activities and then further down an access road was where the Marine Corps would conduct amphibious training (Amtraks or LVTP7’s) on the beach and off shore. After leaving my two year stint at Pearl, I transferred over to what was then called Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, now Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, or more commonly known as KBay (K-Bay).
This video brought back great memories of my time at Pearl and the other locations you showed.
Something else about Pearl Harbor. During WWII the facility that received and dispatched the orders and Intel from the Navajo Code Talkers was located in a small building at Pearl Harbor. I was there in the mid 80’s when the Navy for the first time since the end of the war opened the building in a nice ceremony to commemorate the work of the Code Talkers.
Great video as always.
The work that has gone into this video is remarkable nice job mr haggerty
You're videos are always very interesting and informative. I don't why I waited so long but I finally subscribed. Thank you and please keep up the good work
This and the bin L one have been my favorites. Love the vids!
Sly Fox how do I search for a particular video like the bin L??
Wow, I knew Google Earth was impressive but I’ve never quite seen this amount of stunning detail before. The sheet detail when you zoom in is amazing. Very interesting video, thanks.
I appreciate all the work you do in researching your videos for us. They are always very informative. Thank you very much.
Such an amazing series, carry on and never give up the fantastic work!
Thank you for a very enjoyable article with great research. Always find these "then & now" history articles interesting.
Loved this!!! You make history so much more interesting than it ever was in school!!! Awaiting my next lesson!! :-))))))
Sharon C It’s amazing how awesome Google earth is
Thank you for making these videos buddy, I'm learning as I go .....USA
Thanks Forrest. Well done as usual.
Loving the frequent uploads.
The level of detail you give is awesome. I never seen your channel but I i watched this and the titanic video today. Great stuff!
You've been uploading so much recently its great
Thank you. Learned lots of details I have never heard before.
I'm so glad CZcams recommended me your Channel a few months ago. Really like watching these. Your Voice also has a bit of calm in it and I think it is a perfect Voice for these Vids and Documentaries
Drazhar, Mod of TommyKay. Thank you for your kind words and I’m happy you enjoy it. I truly appreciate it!
Fascinating! Thanks for all the work that went into this. I always thought Nevada beached further into the channel.
Always a pleasure to see another video from Forrest Haggerty. Maybe you could look at Okinawa at some point
Stellar work as always! LOVE your channel!
Another Pearl Harbor Attack related site visible on Google Earth is on the point east of Kanehoe, Battery Pennsylvania. The round structure visible on the very tip of the point is the turret ring of one of the salvaged aft 14" triple turrets of the USS Arizona. When it was salvaged from the ship by the US Navy the 2 aft turrets were offered to the US Army as coast defense weapons. They were installed at Battery Pennsylvania (named for the Arizona's sister ship, USS Pennsylvania) near Kanehoe and Battery Arizona near Ewa. It took some time to repair the damage to the turrets after having been in sea water for an extended period and coast defense became less of an emphasis as WW2 progressed. Battery Pennsylvania was not test fired until 1 Aug 1945 and was never operational. It was scrapped about 1948. Battery Arizona was never completed.
Another job well done! Thanks Forrest, awesome analysis!
I have studied WWII for many years. I currently volunteer on the USS Lexington in Corpus Chisti, TX. I apprecIate your accurate representation of the attack on Pearl Harbor. We don't realize just how significant those details were. We didn't just jump into war. We had no choice, and the American people responded with an incredible amount of patriotism. The likes of which we will doubtfully ever see again. Please ignore the ignorant comments by an ungrateful generation. Not all, but most. I served in Viet Nam and came home to another ungrateful generation. But I hold hope that we will n ever forget what Americans have sacrificed so that we can all enjoy freedom. History will show it, but we may never glory in it. God bless the USA, and it's children.
Robert Kline thank you for your comment! And thank you for your service!
Our rights hadn't been trampled on as much yet. How can it be expected. True patriotism is to be completely skeptical of your government as opposed to being blindly supportive. We used to know this better.
forrest you are amazing! i love all you do! never ever stop!
Another terrific video Forrest
the effort you extended for this outstanding video is well appreciated....really gets everything relative.
Hi Forrest, I've watched all of your videos and have enjoyed every one of them. Very interesting and informative! A great little history lesson every time. Thank you for taking the time to make these great videos. Have you ever thought about doing one on the 2011 Fukushima disaster?
Great job! Kaneohe hangers were about in the same place as present day... They repaired the last of the bullet holes about when I arrived in 1986... The ramps for the Catalina planes were still there and prob still are...
This is incredible, love your detailed work that you put into all these videos! I'm especially fond of anything to do with WWII since my father served then. He was on the Pacific side but not at Pearl Harbor. Thank you so much!
Outstanding iinformational video Mr. Haggerty!
After watching this fine video, I’m left speechless..... Thank you my friend for taking us on this journey 🙏🏼
Great; informative video. Seeing where these events actually happened and the where photos where taking has really brought this tragic event to life for me. Thank you and I just subscribed to your channel. I’m looking forward to more excellent content.
Great work Forrest! Love you videos!
Inspiring idea for citizen historians. My main gripe for WWII history books is inadequate maps both logistically and strategically. I would like to add one comment regarding the USS Nevada. The Captain wasn't onboard, nor other ranking officers, and it was the OD officer of the day, a LT or LtJg, who gave the orders to get underway until the Harbor Master radioed Nevada to go aground at Hospital Point. Thank you, Mr. Haggerty
Great video Forrest. Best use of google earth ever. Really appreciate the research and effort you go to. I would love to see a 30 minute exploration of this. Love your content.
Best channel on CZcams right here.
How do I search for a particular video that you have made
I think these videos are great. I have a great passion for aviation history and it's great to see them explained this way. Great work!
Wow- until this vid, I was not aware of the other locations which were also attacked. Very informative, thank you. Great work.
amazing work and breakdown! I love watching your videos and the in-depth information you give. Awesome stuff!
Thank you, and thank you for all the kind words in your comment!
Another great informative video, I absolutely love these type of videos. Would be great if you could do some more about WWI & WWII locations. Keep up the good work sir. Many thanks
Thank you! Already looking forward to your next one.
Cheers Forrest Interesting video, thanks mate.
Can't get enough of these...from a certified history buff!
That was absolutely fascinating! Thank you so much for all the time and energy you put into doing that !
This is so interesting. I'm surprised no one thought of doing this before. (Including me) Nice job.
Kaneohe was one of the first installations attacked. It was a Naval base at that time. Bellows had a submarine (or 2) attack and one was sunk. In 1989 it was still not located. I did a lot of training with the Marines at Bellows. There were still bunkers and old buildings at that time. Not much else existed at Bellows but an Officers club.
Love all these videos. Just wanted to say thanks
I've looked at Pearl Harbor many times on Google Earth pondering what happened that day and where. I had no idea that many air fields were attacked and it's interesting to be able to see where the old run ways were. This video was very informative and interesting. Answered so many questions I've had. Thank you.
Excellent presentation. You've certainly done your homework. Thanks for sharing!
Not sure if u know this Forrest, but in case u don't, u can press the roller button on ur mouse then move it around and that will turn the map any way u want, including adjusting altitude plus u can change the settings (by going to the little blue and white square at the top of the Google Earth program) to make the buildings 3D, which would make the comparisons that much better for u to look at.
I do this all the time and get endless pleasure from it ;-)
Just a tip buddy, great video btw ;-)
Edit: I actually went back over ur video and played it side by side with Google earth using 3D, all I can say is wow, well done mate, great research. This is the exact kinda thing I show to my wife almost on a weekly basis on many places around the world.
Looking at historic photos or even films and placing them on Google Earth is some what of a past time for me (was doing this just last night looking at Gettysburg and adding placemarks, which as extra fun u can upload ur own images for the placemarks) and its always extremely satisfying to find what u spend hours looking for.
If u haven't used the program in this way, I strongly suggest u do, its so much better.
Greetings from rainy locked down Ireland ;-)
Another brilliant video from you man keep it up
What the hell i randomly got a notification from this channel ive never seen before and see im subscribed.
Your channel was recommended to me because I was investigating American territories. I came across your video about the Marshall Islands and the nuclear testing that America had done. Your explanation about how the American military filled nuclear waste and other items from nuclear fallout into a crater .....a crater made from a nuclear bomb explosion. This video and your explanation of Pearl Harbor through Google earth has taught me about the geography. And the photos with your narration and analysis were top-notch. What a great find......your channel.
Excellent video. I've always wondered about the view when the Arizona was hit. I always assumed it was from the island, didn't realize it was from a ship to the north. Learned something new, thanks!!!
I honestly love this channel so much
Excellent analysis! Thank you for sharing your research.🇺🇸
I don't know if you are familiar with the 'other disaster of pearl harbor ' incident but on May 21, 1944 in West Noch, there were several LSTs loaded with ammo,fuel, in preparation for invasion of i believe Marianna islands, anyway mishandling of a mortar caused chain reaction explosion, killed about 170 personal, sank six of those LST. All but one wreckage was removed and you can see it at
21.357299,-157.996807. It was classifed until 1960. During removal operations , they found another one of the mini Japanese subs so at least one did make it in and there is speculation that it was caught on camera.
I wonder if he's seen this to investigate.
You should do audio book readings. You have a wonderfully soothing voice to listen to.
Wonderful ! Very informative. Thank You.
Wow, is your work ever good, Forrest. Amazing. Please keep them coming.
Robert H.
I knew this one was coming. Great videos!
Lived 3 years in "That" building you kept pointing out on Wheeler. No AC at the time. It actually dates back to before WW I.
KujoTV any attack evidence in that area?
Not much, mostly plaques. One building had a handful of bullet holes, but nothing like Schofield Barracks or Hickam. When I lived there it was an Air Force base, but has gone back to being Army again.
was stationed there in the mid 70s.. still a few damaged ships and plans scattered around... seen what was left of a 'i assumed' a zero off the beach about 300 years near a power plant
Well done sir. Keep them coming!
Brilliant deduction. A must see video for every enthusiast. Thanks.
Love this stuff. Thanks for sharing. Liked and subbed :)
Another reason why i love this channel
Extremely interesting. Well researched and narrated. Thank you for the history lesson.
Love these videos man. It amazes me at the skills required to navigate the oceans before gps
Awesome job Mr Haggerty
As always, great job!
Outstanding analysis. Thank-you!
You’re channel is awesome!
Love your videos and topics. Thank you! :-)
Oh man you're doing so great job! Hats off!
Simply amazing work!! Love it! Keep it up.
Incredible video Mr Forrest
Thank you, love your vids. If you haven't been to the AZ Memorial you need to go.
Love this channel so much!