Day of Infamy: The Classic Account of the Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Vivid History

I enjoy reading accounts of historical events. Lord figured out a very engaging way to do it. He pieced together over 400 eyewitness accounts in order to come up with one narrative of what happened on December 7. One of the most important aspects of Lords' narrative was the first-hand account provided about the Japanese side. To me Pearl Harbor was a few paragraphs in a textbook. Now I see it as an important point in history.

Like I was there

Very good book. Kept me on the edge of my seat. Couldn't hardly put it down.

This book is.......

This book is my personal favorite about the attack on pearl harbor. This book tells you what happened threw the whole attack and how the japanese planed the attack. I love buying books that have something to do with a specific battle. I picked the perfect book to read.

The Pearl Harbor attack covered minute by minute

Walter Lords' classic account of the Pearl Harbor attack puts the reader as close to the action as is possible. As he did with the Titanic in A Night to Remember, Lord tells this military epic in a very up close and personal way with recollections from both the American and Japanese perspectives. His research is amoung the best ever done on this subject, yet he doesn't make the story so tecnical that the reader gets lost. Quite to the contrary, you'll be turning the pages as fast as possible just to see what happens next. It is a most outstanding book on a subject that will never be forgotten.

Hollywood should have read this book!

Incredible book! It really goes into the minds of people as they experienced this most cowardly of sneak attacks. Even though we all know the outcome of this battle, reading through this book makes you look at it a whole diffrent way. The anticipation of the Japanese pilots, the confusion of the sailors as they saw the airplanes, and the heroism that was commonplace that day, is all explained in great detail. If only Hollywood could have taken the time to read this, the movie could have been so much better. And if they had taken out the stupid love plot.

Like I Was There.....

Outstanding, outstanding, outstanding!!! This book is a must read for anyone who has the slightest interest in the history of the Pearl Harbor attack. From the planning stages of the Japanese attack to the response and eventual declaration of war by the United States, it is all covered here. Lord has done a fantastic job of getting all sides to the story and truly puts you in Oahu on December 7, 1941. The courage shown by U.S. military personnel and civilians is inspiring and, in their own way, the courage of the Japanes pilots who participated in the attack also shines through. Put this book on your to buy list!

An outstanding account of the Pearl Harbor attack

This is one of the best books written about the attack on Pearl Harbor. This book is based on historical documents and the personal accounts of soldiers, sailors, and civilians; both American and Japanese. The planning behind the attack by the Japanese high command and the launch and the almost perfect execution of the attack are described in riveting detail. The observations by the crewmen on the Japanese war ships and the crews of the attacking aircraft are educational. Admiral Nagumo, commander of the attacking forces could have launched a second attack and caused even more destruction, but fortunately for us, he was over cautious. There is no attempt to hide the many mistakes made by the American commanders or the missed opportunities to foil the attack or at least blunt the devastating effects. Submarines were spotted and attacked and the incoming aircraft were spotted by radar, but nobody took notice. When the actual attack was under way, many thought if was some sort of drill. A lot of good men lost their lives and there were incredible acts of heroism. This book contains many tales of bravery, terror, and determination. 2403 Americans lost their lives on December 7th, 1941. The Japanese lost 5 midget submarines, on large submarine, and 29 aircraft with 55 crewmen. It was a small price to pay for such an overwhelming victory, but the cost to Japan in the long run we all know.

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