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Pearl Harbor

From Infamy to Greatness
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In Pearl Harbor by Craig Nelson, the author meticulously details the events leading up to the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. The book provides a comprehensive historical analysis, exploring the political tensions and strategic decisions from both the American and Japanese perspectives. It vividly recounts the fateful day with a focus on personal stories and military insights, offering a thorough understanding of the attack's significance.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by pivotal moments in World War II and seek a detailed, gripping account of the events leading up to and following one of the most significant attacks in history. With its comprehensive narrative, it delves into the strategic, personal, and political dimensions that defined this dramatic day.

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The gripping and definitive account of the Day of Infamy, the attack on Pearl Harbor that led to the United States' entry into the Second World War.

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On 7 December 1941, an armada of 354 Japanese warplanes launched a surprise attack on the United States, killing 2,403 people and forcing America's entry into the Second World War. With vivid prose and astonishing detail, Craig Nelson combines thrilling historical drama with individual concerns and experiences, following an ensemble of sailors, soldiers, pilots, diplomats, admirals, generals, the emperor, and the president.

Unmatched in breadth and depth, Pearl Harbor: From Infamy to Greatness is a portrait of the terror, chaos, violence, and tragedy of the attack that would prove to be a turning point of the war.

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Craig Nelson has vividly retold the story of Pearl Harbor, capturing both the fleeting and impactful moments of this historical event with a reporter's precision and narrative flair. The book is filled with poignant and unforgettable scenes that bring to life the chaos and courage of that day, making it a compelling read that many would wish to share with friends.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474605656

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Craig Nelson is the author of the New York Times bestseller Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the First Men on the Moon, as well as several previous books, including The Age of Radiance (a PEN America Literary Award finalist), The First Heroes, Thomas Paine (winner of the Henry Adams Prize) and Let's Get Lost (shortlisted for WHSmith's Book of the Year). His writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, the New England Review, Popular Science, Reader's Digest and a host of other publications.

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