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This great book is on the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, against the United States, in World War 2. This detailed book focuses not on the generals and admirals, but the privates and sailors of the battle.
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Kind Of History

Time of history:    -   1940's History of military?    -   Yes Armed Forces:    -   Navy Nationality?    -   American--General Specific war?    -   World War II

Subjects of this Historical Account

Is the portrayal sympathetic?    -   Sympathetic From a certain profession/group?    -   naval soldiers Intelligence of subject of history:    -   Smart

Setting

United States    -   Yes The US:    -   Hawaii Asia/Pacific    -   Yes Asian country:    -   Japan    -   Pacific Islands Big City?    -   Yes City:    -   Washington D.C.

Writing Style

How much gore?    -   4 () How fast-paced is the book?    -   4 () Accounts of torture and death?    -   moderately detailed references to deaths Book makes you feel...    -   thoughtful How much focus on stories of individuals?    -   Focuses on brief history of a lot of players How much romance?    -   2 () Minor characters feature lots of:    -   military Is this a kid's book?    -   Ages 16-Adult Pictures/Illustrations?    -   A handful Maps necessary?    -   Necessary maps provided Length of book    -   201-250 pages How much emphasis on small details?    -   8 ()

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