Decades of violent intrigue and miscalculation between Japan and the United States pave the way for the deadly attack on Pearl Harbor.

Survivors, experts, and historians try to sort out the mystery and intrigue of a day that proved to be a turning point in history.

This documentary special takes us on a journey through the "day that will live in infamy," by exploring the biggest stories and lesser known details that still surprise us 75 years later. Accounts from experts, military minds, and even those who lived through it, will show how this tragedy continues to shape our country today.

December 7, 1941--"a date which will live in infamy." The unprovoked attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet moored at Pearl Harbor is one of the key moments in modern history.

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was so overwhelming in its surprise and force that almost every U.S. soldier, sailor, or marine that rallied to resist it became part of a doomed and heroic last stand. These unsung heroes were let down by luck, fate, and bureaucracy. This gripping special takes viewers to the actual locations where these heroes fought and died, with blow-by-blow accounts of the tragedy from the men who lived that terrible day.

Over 75 years ago, the attack on Pearl Harbor blindsided the American people and rerouted the course of world history. This special brings you firsthand accounts from the heroes who defended our country and helped shape it into the great nation that we know today.