40 Highly Unsettling Details About World War II That Most Textbooks Leave Out

1. An Unexpected Visitor

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No American saw the attack on Pearl Harbor coming. That’s why when pilot Shigenori Nishikaichi crashed his plane in Hawaii following the raid, locals welcomed him to their town and celebrated his unexpected visit with a luau. Once officials learned of his role in the bombing, a firefight ensued that killed the Japanese airman.