December 7, 1941. A quiet Sunday torn apart by the roar of airplane engines and the crash of bombs. The War had come to America and the world would never be the same. The Japanese attack on the US Naval base at Pearl Harbor marked a turning point in the course of World War II. A surprise attack launched from Japanese aircraft carriers, intended to cripple the US Pacific Fleet, sank the USS Arizona and killed over 2,000 American servicemen and civilians. It was a shocking surprise to the American people, and President Roosevelt's radio address that day announced the entry of the United States into the war, and set in motion the utter destruction of the Axis powers. Pearl Harbor: A Date of Infamy December 7th, 1941 tells the story of this world-changing attack and provides key insights into the tumultuous years that led to this chaotic turning point. For those familiar with the story, or those whose experience comes only from film and TV, Pearl Harbor: A Date of Infamy December 7th, 1941 explores the forces that drove the Japanese Empire and the United States of America to a collision course in the Pacific. You'll learn: Japanese expansion in the Pacific, The Japanese attack plan, aims, and strategy, The American response to the attack, both at home in civilian circles and the militaryThe heroism of US servicemen in the Pacific during the grueling campaign against Japan, An explosive account of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the devastation it wrought. The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor stands as one of the most incredible and fascinating stories of the Second World War. Inspired by the men and women of the greatest generation, Pearl Harbor: A Date of Infamy December 7th, 1941 explores this fascinating story of warfare in the Pacific
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