Today in World War II History—Nov. 26, 1941

Sailors of carrier Zuikaku winching up the anchor, Itrup, Kurile Islands, 26 Nov 1941; en route to attack Pearl Harbor (public domain via WW2 Database)

75 Years Ago—Nov. 26, 1941: Japanese fleet departs the Kurile Islands for attack on Pearl Harbor.

US Secretary of State Cordell Hull submits final proposal for peace to the Japanese.