Pearl Harbor The Day of Infamy - An Illustrated History |
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Author:
| van der Vat, Dan |
Introduction by:
| McCain, John |
Illustrator:
| Freeman, Tom |
ISBN: | 978-1-897330-28-9 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2010 |
Publisher: | Madison Press Books
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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With moving soldier 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...
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With moving soldier 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.