The Attack on Pearl Harbor: An Illustrated History (with Animated CD) [Paperback]

Larry Kimmett (Author), Margaret Regis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1879932040 | ISBN-13: 978-1879932043 | Publication Date: May 1, 2004 | Edition: Revised, with Animated CD

This extraordinary book recreates the Attack on Pearl Harbor in stunning detail. Hundreds of maps, photos, and unique illustrations clarify each phase of the attack. From the early stages of Japanese planning through the destruction of Battleship Row, to the remarkable salvage of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, The Attack on Pearl Harbor: An Illustrated History gives a front-row seat to the attack that brought the United States into World War II.

Editorial Reviews

Review

No matter how many books you've read about the Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, The Attack on Pearl Harbor: an Illustrated History will add to your understanding of the events of that morning. Illustrated with black-and-white photos and clear, skillful drawings and diagrams, this well-done, oversized paperback is a concisely written, blow-by-blow account of the attack, showing just where and how the Japanese struck and the damage caused. --Sunday Gazette-Mail

The Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbor is depicted in every detail in an illustrated history that examines every phase of the battle with integrated text, historical photographs and diagrams. The Attack on Pearl Harbor by Larry Kimmett and Margaret Regis re-creates the day's events and pays particular attention to the destruction of the battleship Arizona. Silhouette charts identify the role of major naval vessels and aircraft of both the United States and Japan. These drawings coupled with captured Japanese photos follow the attack in progress and give a pilot's view of the torpedo and bombing strikes on the U.S. Pacific Fleet. --Daily Press, Inc., Newport News, Virginia

This excellent illustrated history tells the Pearl Harbor story in a brilliant and concise way. Authors Larry Kimmett and Margaret Regis record the reasons for the attack and touch on the original ambitions of Japan. . . . The mainspring of The Attack on Pearl Harbor is the loss of the USS Arizona. Diagrams and photographs depict in sequence the bomb's strike that led to the magazine's explosion. Touching survivors' stories recall the confusion as planes strafed the ship, dropped bombs and fires started. --Times Record News

The Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbor is depicted in every detail in an illustrated history that examines every phase of the battle with integrated text, historical photographs and diagrams. "The Attack on Pearl Harbor" by Larry Kimmett and Margaret Regis re-creates the day's events and pays particular attention to the destruction of the battleship Arizona. Silhouette charts identify the role of major naval vessels and aircraft of both the United States and Japan. These drawings coupled with captured Japanese photos follow the attack in progress and give a pilot's view of the torpedo and bombing strikes on the U.S. Pacific Fleet. --Daily Press, Inc., Newport News, Virginia

This excellent illustrated history tells the Pearl Harbor story in a brilliant and concise way. Authors Larry Kimmett and Margaret Regis record the reasons for the attack and touch on the original ambitions of Japan. . . .
The mainspring of "The Attack on Pearl Harbor" is the loss of the USS Arizona. Diagrams and photographs depict in sequence the bomb's strike that led to the magazine's explosion. Touching survivors' stories recall the confusion as planes strafed the ship, dropped bombs and fires started. --Times Record News

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: NavPublishing; Revised, with Animated CD edition (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879932040
• ISBN-13: 978-1879932043
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #599,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great general reference to the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 29, 2000

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Bruce W. Willett (Abilene, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Attack on Pearl Harbor: An Illustrated History (with Animated CD) (Paperback)

Larry Kimmett and Margaret Regis book "The Attack on Pearl Harbor" is an excellent source of information and photos about the Japanese attack on the United States Pacific Fleet on Dec 7, 1941. This book is full of specific details about almost all of the people, equipment, and major leaders who were involved in this battle. It is easy to follow and is well written. While not a lengthy read (about 120 pages), it is packed full of relevant and specific stories from topics a varied as the Japanese special attack force, through the destruction of the Battleship Row, to the present day memorials to the USS Arizona and USS Utah. It is easy to recommend this book to anyone interested in what was one of the darkest days in American history.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great overview of the attack, September 19, 2011

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Dennis - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Attack on Pearl Harbor: An Illustrated History (with Animated CD) (Paperback)

Kimmet and Regis have come up with a unique way to bring the reader into the battle. They take one event at a time and find the best perspectives to get at the most important details. The open style of the text, photos and illustrations allow you to glance at various interesting tidbits before settling into the text. The narration itself is as clear and precise as it is as well-researched. This is a good entry level history book for budding historians as well as seasoned readers. If you wanted just one book to fully explain the amazing attack of Dec 7, 1941, this would be a great choice.