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Tora! Tora! Tora!
Pearl Harbor 1941
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A complete examination of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, including the political and intelligence aspects of the raid.
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In the early hours of December 7, 1941, the Japanese First Air Fleet launched a massive air-strike against the American Pacific Fleet based at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Supported by a group of midget submarines, the attack gutted the American battleship fleet; however, due to a lack of intelligence, the American aircraft carriers they hoped to destroy were not present.
In this new study of the raid, Mark Stille reexamines the political context of the attack and the intelligence operations of both sides, providing a detailed analysis of all the major events during the battle. Supported by numerous photographs, diagrams, maps, and artwork, Tora! Tora! Tora! is a complete study of the Japanese attack that awoke 'the sleeping giant'.
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Tora! Tora! Tora!
In the early hours of December 7, 1941, the Japanese First Air Fleet launched a massive air-strike against the American Pacific Fleet based at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Supported by a group of midget submarines, the attack gutted the American battleship fleet; however, due to a lack of intelligence, the American aircraft carriers they hoped to destroy were not present....PaperbackSold Out
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Tora! Tora! Tora! by Mark Stille is praised for providing fresh insights and thorough research into the events of the Pearl Harbour attack. Reviewers commend the book for debunking myths and offering a new perspective, particularly on figures like Yamamoto. The book's visual elements, including photographs, maps, and artwork, receive high praise for their clarity and quality, leading to strong recommendations from readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781849085090
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 November 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Illustration: 48 b/w; 4 col
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Tim Brown
- Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 184.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Mark E. Stille (Commander, United States Navy, retired) received his BA in history from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College. He has worked in the intelligence community for 30 years including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He is currently a senior analyst working in the Washington DC area. He is the author of numerous Osprey titles, focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He is also the author of several wargames.
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