Re-creates key moments in the historic December 7, 1941 attacks, collecting archival images and detailed narration to offer insight into events leading up to the attack while sharing the stories of Japanese and American soldiers who served on that day. Original.
Read More
With moving solider and civilian eyewitness accounts, this powerful reference recreates the key moments of the unforgettable attack of December 7, 1941. The rare, archival images, commanding photographs, and touching narration offer a detailed, accurate, and exciting account, from the background information about the war to the United States Pacific Fleet’s surprise to find itself under attack to the 2,403 Americans that were killed. Also focusing on the smaller stories of individual soldiers—both Japanese and American, who were scared, courageous, and inspiringly patriotic—this poignant chronicle honors the men and women involved in that fateful day.
Read Less