The attack on Pearl Harbor

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Defining Moments: The Attack on Pearl Harbor provides users with a detailed and authoritative overview of the events of December 7, 1941, as well as background on the principal figures involved in this pivotal episode in U.S. history. The preparation and arrangement of this volume -- and all other books in the Defining Moments series -- reflect an emphasis on providing a thorough and objective account of events that shaped our nation, presented in an easy-to-use reference work. Defining Moments: The Attack on Pearl Harbor is divided into three primary sections. The first of these sections, the Narrative Overview, provides a detailed, factual account of the Pearl Harbor attack and the war in the Pacific. The second section, Biographies, provides valuable biographical background on leading figures involved in the events of December 7, 1941. The third section, Primary Sources, collects essential and illuminating documents related to the attack on Pearl Harbor. - Publisher.

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"Provides a detailed account of the Pearl Harbor attack and the war in the Pacific. Covers the dramatic events of December 7, 1941; chronicles America's victory over Japan; and explores the legacy of Pearl Harbor. Features include a narrative overview, biographies, primary source documents, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and index"--Provided by publisher.

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