The USS Oklahoma BB-37 stands as a haunting yet heroic chapter in naval history, one often overshadowed by the USS Arizona but no less significant. On December 7, 1941, when the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began, the Oklahoma was hit by several torpedoes, causing the massive battleship to capsize in just 12 minutes. Trapped inside the hull, over 400 sailors lost their lives, many never having a chance to escape. Despite the chaos, there were stories of bravery and sacrifice as sailors fought to save their comrades. In the years that followed, efforts were made to right the ship, but the damage was so severe that it was eventually decommissioned and sold for scrap. Though the Oklahoma is no longer physically present, her legacy lives on through the memories of those who served aboard and the survivors who bore witness to that fateful day. Today, the USS Oklahoma Memorial stands near the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor, ensuring that this battleship’s story of valor and tragedy will never be forgotten.