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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-100786411791
ISBN-139780786411795
eBay Product ID (ePID)1992753
Product Key Features
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePearl Harbor Survivors : an Oral History of 24 Servicemen
Publication Year2002
SubjectHistoriography, Military / World War II, General, Military
TypeTextbook
AuthorHarry Spiller
Subject AreaBiography & Autobiography, History
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight10.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2001-051315
Reviews"vivid details and breathtakingly close escapes"-- The Book Report "compelling...this book reaffirms the triumph of the human spirit"-- Military Review "detailed"-- Reference and Research Book News., "vivid details and breathtakingly close escapes"-- The Book Report ; "compelling...this book reaffirms the triumph of the human spirit"-- Military Review ; "detailed"-- Reference and Research Book News., "vivid details and breathtakingly close escapes"- The Book Report ; "compelling...this book reaffirms the triumph of the human spirit"- Military Review ; "detailed"- Reference and Research Book News.
Dewey Edition21
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal940.54/26
SynopsisOn December 7, 1941, Japan waged a surprise attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor. It was a major victory for the Japanese Navy, which in less than two hours destroyed 188 American planes, damaged another 159, and sunk or seriously damaged 18 U.S. warships. The battleships Arizona and Oklahoma were sunk. The battleships California, West Virginia and Tennessee were badly damaged and would not rejoin the United States fleet for months. Over 2,400 American military personnel were killed and 1,178 were wounded. The Japanese lost 29 planes and pilots, five midget submarines and one large sub with their crews. Here are 24 personal accounts of servicemen who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. These accounts cover in detail the location of each man and his experience during and after the actual attack. Also included is general information about Pearl Harbor., Here are 24 personal accounts of servicemen who survived the Pearl Harbor attack. These accounts cover in detail the location of each of the men and his experience during and after the attack. General information about Pearl Harbor is also included.
LC Classification NumberD767.92.S65 2001
