The Transformation of Pearl Harbor: From Infamy to Greatness

Pearl Harbor: From Infamy to Greatness by Craig Nelson is one of the best Books on Asian history. It's binding and pages are of the highest quality, making it easy to read and understand. Readers are sure to be satisfied with this book overall.

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Craig's story is one of redemption. After his involvement in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Craig was determined to redeem himself and prove his worth to his country. With dedication and hard work, he eventually rose from infamy to greatness, becoming a decorated war hero and a symbol of courage and resilience.
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Details of The Transformation of Pearl Harbor: From Infamy to Greatness

  • U.S. State & Local History: U.S. State & Local History
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 560 pages
  • Best Sellers Rank: #311 in Japanese History #2,326 in World War II History #3,608 in U.S. State & Local History
  • World War II History (Books): World War II History
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-1451660500
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Scribner; Reprint edition
  • Customer Reviews: 4.5/5 stars of 444 ratings
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 1.01 pounds
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 1451660502
  • Japanese History (Books): Japanese History
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 5.5 x 1.4 x 8.38 inches

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A. Nagle: Nelson does a great job giving a full picture of the attack on Pearl Harbor. His brief history of Japan and the Japanese-US relationship gave a nice back story and helped show how Japan ended up deciding to attack the US. The story is very interesting but it moves along quickly. Highly recommend!

United States on Oct 06, 2023

Blu: A broad comprehensive compendium of the background, origin, and consequent formal inquiries, concerning Hawaii which provoked President Roosevelt to famously describe December 07, 1941, as "... a date which will live in infamy" (p. 345). Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the architect for the surprise attack upon Pearl Harbor, noted its success: "That we could defeat the enemy at the outbreak of the war was because they were unguarded and also they made light of us" (pp. 443-444). Not only Pearl Harbor where the sitting Pacific Fleet moored side-by-side, but also, the Japanese decimated the Kaneohe Bay Air Station's 36 parked reconnaissance planes, as well as, the U.S. Marines Mooring Mast Field's 25 parked planes, along with strafing the island. The racial stereotype of the inept small frail Japanese contributed to the tragic unpreparedness defending against the possibility of a Japanese strike. Further, there existed a myriad of portent indicators forewarning of the potential regarding Japanese hostilities, e.g., memoranda, orders, media, and, on November 27, 1941, an official "war warning" was announced by Chief Naval Officer Harold Stark to all commanders: "This dispatch is to be...

United States on Jun 15, 2023

Michael J. Boswell: Best book I’ve ever read!

United Kingdom on Aug 24, 2019

Jack Lee: It’s a very good read, thrilling at times, but it’s a bit too patriotic to get a clear and unbiased narrative which lets it down.

United Kingdom on May 11, 2019

3ampsam: Fascinating recollections from the veterans. Not a 100% historically correct but don't let that spoil your enjoyment. Well worth a read.

United Kingdom on Dec 11, 2018

H F S-ENG: some small technical blunders but overall a thoroughly interesting and informative read.

United Kingdom on Jan 28, 2018

Argyris Periferakis: The book is very detailed and very thoroughly researched, with a lot of detail on facts and personal accounts. However, only one third of the book is dedicated to the description of the actual attack at Pearl Harbor. Although both the prelude to Japanses entry into WWII and the aftermath of the attack are equally interesting the take up a disproportionate part of the book. More appropriately the book should have a more general title.
Also, I find it a bit irritating that the author chooses to extol the virtues of the USA quite many times. It is, after all, a historical account and not a pro-USA pamphlet.

United Kingdom on Mar 30, 2017

Jack Sparacino: For anyone searching for the definitive story of America’s dreadful plunge into WWII, this is probably it. Nelson spares little detail as he guides the reader through the labyrinth of political and economic machinations, bogus negotiations, trade war bombast, arms buildup (Japan in spades, the U.S. only after we were already in the fight), generally endless politicking, and scorching mutual ignorance of what each side was ultimately confronting. No, Japanese pilots weren’t nearsighted and inferior opponents. And no, Americans weren’t a bunch of lazy miscreants. Could rampant racism have ever been more threatening to world peace?

Nelson is a master at integrating historical narration with eyewitness accounts of the carnage and aftermath, right through to the Medal of Honor awards at the end of the book. Representative quotes are to be found on virtually every page. As a sample,

“Moored at Pearl’s submarine base, the eighteen ships of Lieutenant Commander William Specht’s Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron were still in working order, and their crews began rescue operations. Seventeen-year-old Mal Garcia was working dock detail during the attack when an officer...

United States on Jan 21, 2017

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Total Reviews 13 reviews 993 reviews 993 reviews
U.S. State & Local History U.S. State & Local History
Paperback ‏ ‎ 560 pages 288 pages
Best Sellers Rank #311 in Japanese History #2,326 in World War II History #3,608 in U.S. State & Local History #1 in North Korean History#1 in South Korean History#141 in Memoirs #7 in North Korean History#85 in Women in History#1,419 in Memoirs
World War II History (Books) World War II History
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-1451660500 978-0143109747 978-1594206795
Publisher ‏ ‎ Scribner; Reprint edition Penguin Books; Reprint edition Penguin Press; First Edition
Customer Reviews 4.5/5 stars of 444 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 26,557 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 26,557 ratings
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 1.01 pounds 10.4 ounces 1.22 pounds
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 1451660502 014310974X 1594206791
Japanese History (Books) Japanese History
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 5.5 x 1.4 x 8.38 inches 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.3 inches 6.35 x 1 x 9.64 inches
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