Japan's submarine assault on Pearl Harbor, often overshadowed by the more well-known air strike, played a significant role in the chaos of December 7, 1941. This gripping account, drawn from American and Japanese sources, delves into the brave actions of the submarines that carried out the attack and the valor of the American destroyer crews who fiercely engaged them. It is a comprehensive examination of the Imperial Navy's submarine force during the early stages of World War II, a story that has been overlooked for decades.
Filled with firsthand accounts from those involved, the narrative is brimming with intrigue and suspense. Author and historian Burl Burlingame covers every aspect of the campaign, including submarine development, strategy, espionage, and the Japanese military mindset, as well as the experiences of prisoners of war. The book also includes computer-enhanced images that reveal previously unnoticed Japanese submarines in a classic battle photo near Battleship Row. Profiles of crew members add a human dimension to the Japanese submariners and American destroyer sailors. With over three hundred photographs and diagrams, this thoroughly researched volume reestablishes the significance of the underwater attack on Pearl Harbor and offers a compelling chronicle of the U.S. Navy's "day of infamy."
