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Advance Force-Pearl Harbor Paperback – January 1, 2002

by Burl Burlingame (Author)

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Japan's submarine assault on Pearl Harbor, though not as well known as the devastating air strike, had a significant impact on the chaos that was 7 December 1941. Drawn from American and Japanese sources, this page-turner describes both the single-minded bravery of the submarines who carried out the attack and the valorous men in the destroyers who battled them to a standstill. It is the first comprehensive examination of the role played by the Imperial Navy's submarine force during the opening moves of World War II, a story that has been overlooked for more than a half-century.
Infused with firsthand accounts by participants, the narrative crackles with intrigue and suspense. The author, journalist and historian Burl Burlingame, covers every aspect of the campaign from submarine development, strategy, and espionage to the Japanese military psyche and prisoners of war. One of the many revealing sidebars includes computer-enhanced images of a classic battle photo containing the previously unnoticed presence of Imperial Navy submarines just off Battleship Row. Profiles of crewmembers lend a human dimension to both the unique cadre of the Japanese submariner and the ranks of American destroyer sailors. Generously illustrated with more than three hundred photographs and diagrams, this thoroughly researched volume restores the underwater attack at Pearl Harbor to its proper place in history and provides a riveting chronicle of the U.S. Navy's "day of infamy."

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481 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Naval Inst Pr
Publication date

January 1, 2002
Dimensions

7 x 1 x 10 inches
ISBN-10

1557502110
ISBN-13

978-1557502117
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Burl Burlingame, a journalist, historian, and author based in Kailua, Hawaii, also designs museum exhibits for historical sites. He is the former curator and historian for the Pacific Aerospace Museum.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Naval Inst Pr; 1st edition (January 1, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 481 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1557502110
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1557502117
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1 x 10 inches

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susan

Who Knew Japs Had Tiny Subs

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018

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Loved the book. Easy read, not written in a dry, historical way at all. I had no idea there were these tiny Japanese subs in Pearl Harbor during & before the attack.

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Ron Martini

"I attacked Pearl Harbor"

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2002

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"Advance Force Pearl Harbor" by Burl Burlingame. Trade paperback-481 pages from Naval Institute Press in 2002 from the original in 1992.
. This book is outstanding and is the only book detailing the attack on Pearl Harbor by the submarine force of Japan in December of 1941 and specifically by the 5 mini-boats carried there by the larger I boats.
. The detail and the research are superb. From the letters written by the crewmembers to their families in the days immediately proceeding the attack to their life stories. The lone survivor's story is detailed. He did spend some time in a camp in Wisconsin during the war. He was still alive in 1991 after having spent many years in Brazil as an executive for Toyota.
..The book also tells the stories of the USS Ward's attack on the mini submarine outside the harbor entrance and of all the other destroyers and smaller craft that plied those waters during that period.
..In addition, the book is full of pictures of both U.S. and Japanese ships, submarines and personnel. It is strange that the book was released in this edition just before one of the boats was found in the waters off Pearl Harbor this year.
..I rate the book 4 of 5 and recommend it. It is also very easy to read because of its unique columnar format.

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PJ

This gift was a hit!

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2010

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I purchased this book as a birthday gift for my
brother-in-law. I believe he had it read within a
couple of days and liked it very much. He has
recommended it to the rest of the family.

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Ron McDonald

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2016

EXCELLENT

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016

Thank you,

Excellent! Describes the several midget sub attacks, and conventional attacks on the US west coast.

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2019

Great book! The title is somewhat misleading -- the book isn't limited to just the Japanese submarine attacks launched against Pearl Harbor in December 1941. It also discusses the development of midget submarine attacks against Sydney, Australia and against the British battleship "Ramillies" in Diego Suarez, Madagascar.

Much detailed information is provided on the midget submarine attack on Pearl Harbor. The book also describes the capture of the I-24tou after it was run ashore. Much detailed technical information is presented on this midget that the US Navy obtained from its investigation.

There is also information on the Japanese submarine attacks on the west coast of the US. by conventional I-Boats.

Finally, Chapter 31 describes the other midget submarines found around Pearl Harbor over the post-war years.

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Patrick Watson

More than the title indicates

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2008

Although the author does an exceptional job of detailing the action in and around Pearl Harbor, what I found more interesting were events farther afield. The stories of ships attacked near the other islands and as far away as the West Coast of the United States. A great job of researching a largely unknown aspect of the beginning of America's war in the Pacific. I definitely recommend it.

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Paul A. LaPage

Advance Force, Pearl Harbor

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013

This is an excellent book by all measures. The author captivates the imagination, educates, and leaves the reader with a more thorough and profound understanding of WWII. This is the story of the submarines in battle and the horrors that they perpetuated, the agony of the victims, and the aftermath that followed their deeds. The details of warfare preparation, and personalized accounts of how and why events occurred as they did is spellbinding. I could hardly put this book down until I finished reading it.

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