Attacked!

By Marc Favreau

Experience Pearl Harbor's chaos through firsthand accounts of those who lived it.

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240 pages· 28,709 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

On December 7, 1941, the world changed forever. Dive into the chaos of Pearl Harbor through the eyes of soldiers, sailors, and civilians caught in the crossfire. As the attack unfolds, witness daring rescues, tragic losses, and the resilience of those who faced the unimaginable. From strategic decisions by leaders to the harrowing experiences of everyday people, this gripping narrative reveals the untold stories of a day that reshaped history. What does it mean to be American in the face of such adversity? Discover the enduring lessons from an event that took everyone by surprise.

From the publisher

The true story of Pearl Harbor as you’ve never read it before–action-packed, informative, and told through the eyes of a diverse group of people who experienced the terror of the unprecedented attack firsthand. A single day changed the course of history: December 7, 1941. Nobody in America knew Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor was coming. Nobody was prepared for the aftermath. It became a defining moment from which the country never truly recovered. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Deborah Heiligman, this unflinching narrative puts readers on the ground in Pearl Harbor through the stories of real people who experienced the attack and its aftereffects. It alternates between the sweeping views and fateful decisions of leaders such as FDR and on-the-ground accounts from soldiers and sailors of all backgrounds as well as an array of other unique participants and observers. Attacked! sheds new, compelling light onto a history we think we know, what it means to be American, and the enduring lessons from an event we never saw coming.

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