Synopsis
“Nothing previously published has offered such a close examination of Japanese strategy . . . an in-depth study of the Japanese planning, preparation and execution of the attack with particular focus on factors not thoroughly considered by other historians, if at all . . . detailed analyses that lead to a much better understanding of what the Japanese did, why they did it, and especially how the attack was very nearly an abject failure instead of a stunning success."—Naval Institute Proceedings
"For seven decades, conventional wisdom has extolled the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as brilliant in its planning and execution . . . this masterful analysis topples that pillar of Pacific War history . . . with its amazing depth of meticulous research and analysis, this forceful book is essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in Pearl Harbor."—World War II
"The first militarily professional description of the Pearl Harbor attack, and for those who are serious about military history and operations, it is a joy to read. . . . a superb military analysis of the attack . . . not only renders all other histories of Pearl Harbor obsolete, it has set the bar high for other histories of the Pacific War."—War In History
Table of Contents
Introduction
Folklore, Viewed with a Critical Eye
CHAPTER 1 Strategic and Operational Setting
CHAPTER 2 Targets, Weapons and Weapon-Target Pairings
CHAPTER 3 Wargames
CHAPTER 4 Planning the Attack
CHAPTER 5 Pre-Attack: Training, Rehearsals, Briefings and Contingency Planning
CHAPTER 6 Execution of the Attack
CHAPTER 7 Assessment of the Attack
CHAPTER 8 Battle Damage Assessment
CHAPTER 9 What Might Have Been: Alerted Pearl Harbor Defenses
CHAPTER 10 Assessing the Folklore
CHAPTER 11 The Fifth Midget Submarine: A Cautionary Tale
CHAPTER 12 Reassessing the Participants
CHAPTER 13 Summary and Conclusions
APPENDIX A: Tabulation of Second-Wave Dive-Bomber Attacks
APPENDIX B: Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Japanese Terms
APPENDIX C: Ships in Pearl Harbor and Vicinity
APPENDIX D: The Perfect Attack
APPENDIX E: Acknowledgments
Bibliography
Endnotes
Index
About the Author
Dr. Alan D. Zimm is a member of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, where he heads a section in the Aviation Systems and Advanced Concepts Group. He is a former officer in the US Navy, completing his service as a Commander, and holds degrees in Physics, Operations Research, and Public Administration with a concentration on Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning.
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