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Pearl Harbor: The Attack Ends

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The attack left the U.S. base in chaos. The Japanese did not launch a third wave or invade as expected. A Japanese pilot was interrogated and friendly fire brought down several American planes.
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Pearl Harbor: The Attack Ends (11:53)

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