Countdown to Pearl Harbor: The Twelve Days to the Attack on America That Changed the World

Countdown to Pearl Harbor: The Twelve Days to the Attack

by Steve Twomey

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14509 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	385 pages

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On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack killed over 2,400 Americans and propelled the United States into World War II.

In the days leading up to the attack, there were a number of warning signs that Japan was planning an attack on Pearl Harbor. However, these warnings were either ignored or downplayed by American officials.

In his book Countdown to Pearl Harbor: The Twelve Days to the Attack on America That Changed the World, historian Craig Nelson provides a gripping account of the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Nelson draws on a wealth of primary sources, including diplomatic cables, intelligence reports, and eyewitness accounts, to reconstruct the fateful events of December 7, 1941.

Countdown to Pearl Harbor is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history. Nelson's meticulous research and vivid writing bring the events of December 7, 1941, to life. The book is a reminder of the importance of vigilance and the devastating consequences that can result from complacency.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Road to War
• Chapter 2: The Warning Signs
• Chapter 3: The Attack
• Chapter 4: The Aftermath

Reviews

"Craig Nelson has written a masterful account of the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Countdown to Pearl Harbor is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history." - John Keegan, author of The Second World War

"Nelson's book is a gripping and meticulously researched account of the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Countdown to Pearl Harbor is a must-read for anyone interested in this pivotal moment in world history." - David McCullough, author of John Adams

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Countdown to Pearl Harbor: The Twelve Days to the Attack

by Steve Twomey

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14509 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	385 pages

FREE