Through the wide-ranging historic films in this collection, viewers will gain a visual context for the events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor. HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II- THE PEARL HARBOR BOMBING gathers several vintage films in order to create a timeline of the days and weeks preceding the attack. First, "World At War" examines the factors that played into the U.S.'s decision to enter the war. Next, "New Parade: Bombing of Pearl Harbor" shows images of Pearl Harbor after being bombed. The final two films, "Avenge December 7 (Pearl Harbor)," and "Pear Harbor," document the War Department's efforts to sell war bonds, and include some actual footage of the attacks as they were happening.