The U.S.S. Shaw explodes during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. More than 2,400 people died and some 20 ships, including the U.S.S. Shaw, were destroyed or damaged.

From SpongeGar to double Krabby Pattied-up Squidward, there's a wild cast of characters that can be called upon to aid the defense effort. Of course, these iconic faces come at a cost, requiring ...