Attack on Pearl Harbor: Japan Awakens a Sleeping Giant

1-193020

Kinzey. Covering all of the major aspects of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this book is written to appeal both the layman, seeking an understanding on the 'Day of Infamy', and the enthusiast who wishes to learn much more. Includes photos with detailed captions, extensive artwork, tables and text combined to make a comprehensive yet very affordable reference on one of the most important dates in world history.

Provides illustrations of Japanese aircraft used in the attack, American Army and Navy aircraft over Oahu during the attack, information on each of the six aircraft carriers used by the Japanese, numbers and types of aircraft flown, armament carried, carrier assignments, unit assignments, targets assignments, how the torpedo and bombing attacks were carried out, American ships present in or near Pearl during the attack, Navy damage reports, and a look at the Special Attack Unit of five midget submarines. Illustrated with 145 photographs, 46 illustrations, 6 maps and 8 data tables.