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Sto caricando le informazioni... This is no Drill: Living Memories of the Attack on Pearl Harbordi Henry Berry
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This fascinating and powerful collection of first-hand accounts--prepared with the assistance of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association--brings to vivid life one of the most fateful days in American history. Here, in their own words, survivors of the attack--from all branches of the service--recall what it was like to witness this momentous event as it happened. Dramatic and compelling, these living memories offer a rare look inside the hearts and minds of American heroes--and an invaluable record of American history. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni... GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)940.5426History and Geography Europe Europe 1918- Military History Of World War II Campaigns and battles by theatre PacificClassificazione LCVotoMedia:
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This is No Drill lends itself easily to being read a bit at a time because of the many short chapters consisting of stories from the survivors. In part it took me a long time to finish the book because I would read an account or two when I had a few minutes to spare here and there.
The first-hand accounts were interesting to read and reminded me of the times my grandpa would tell me stories about the war (which I’m sure were much edited and sanitized for my young ears). These stories, however, are almost all transcripts of conversations the author had with various survivors, and so are not G-rated.
These men opened up about their experiences on the day of the bombing and also gave details about what life in general was like in the military at that time. I thought it was amusing when the author stated that every survivor, without fail, mentioned Hotel Street in some respect (Hotel Street was the location of various brothels).
This is No Drill contains reflections on a moment in time from many different perspectives, giving the reader a panoramic view of military life in Honolulu on December 7, 1941. Fans of oral history and those who have an interest in the Pearl Harbor attack should enjoy this book. ( )