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Day of Infamy
Day of Infamy | Walter Lord
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Lord’s classic, bestselling account of the bombing of Pearl HarborThe Day of Infamy began as a quiet morning on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. But as Japan’s deadly torpedoes suddenly rained down on the Pacific fleet, soldiers, generals, and civilians alike felt shock, then fear, then rage. From the chaos, a thousand personal stories of courage emerged. Drawn from hundreds of interviews, letters, and diaries, Walter Lord recounts the many tales of heroism and tragedy by those who experienced the attack firsthand. From the musicians of the USS Nevada who insisted on finishing “The Star Spangled Banner” before taking cover, to the men trapped in the capsized USS Oklahoma who methodically voted on the best means of escape, each story conveys the terror and confusion of the raid, as well as the fortitude of those who survived.
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brennahawleycraig
brennahawleycraig
Day of Infamy, 60th Anniversary: The Classic Account of the Bombing of Pearl Harbor | Walter Lord
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Two weeks ago yesterday, I was in this place, seeing the after effects of such a fateful day in US history. Just three days ago was the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. I didn‘t quite finish this book in time to see the sites, but finishing it up afterward gave me some insight into the space I was reading about. A powerful book about a powerful piece of history.

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brennahawleycraig
brennahawleycraig
Day of Infamy, 60th Anniversary: The Classic Account of the Bombing of Pearl Harbor | Walter Lord
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Made it halfway through this book on our flight to Hawaii. Giving myself a deadline of tomorrow, since we will be visiting Pearl Harbor all day! So ready to see this piece of history.

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Bookboss
Bookboss
Day of Infamy | Walter Lord
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My husband and I had the privilege of visiting Pearl Harbor in June. My father served in the army during WWII, and was part of the occupation forces in Tokyo. My dad passed away a number of years ago, so visiting Pearl Harbor was very emotional. The museums and memorials are humbling and inspiring. Walter Lord's account of the attack is not comprehensive, but it relates the experiences of the people involved with respect and compassion.

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Skyler
Skyler
Day of Infamy | Walter Lord
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A very appropriate choice for the "set on an island" theme, considering today marks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
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