The USS West Virginia burns in Pearl Harbor.

US Navy

The devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began at 7:48 a.m. on December 7, 1941, and it drew America into World War II. The attack killed some 2,400 Americans and wounded many others, while sinking four battleships and damaging many more. Here are photographs from immediate aftermath. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

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