Pearl Harbor

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Fresh from their series on the American Civil War, bestselling authors Newt Gingrich and William R Forstchen now launch a new epic adventure by applying their imaginations and knowledge to the Date of Infamy - the attack on Pearl Harbor.Pearl Harbor covers the full spectrum of characters and events from that historic moment, from national leaders and admirals to the views of ordinary citizens caught in the chaos of war.From the chambers of the Emperor of Japan to the American White House, from the decks of aircraft carriers to the playing fields of the Japanese Naval Academy, this powerful story stretches from the nightmare slaughter of China in the 1930s to the lonely office of Commander James Watson, an American cryptographer who suspects the impending catastrophic attack.It is a story of intrigue, double-dealing, the horrific brutality of war, and the desperate efforts of men of reason on both sides to prevent a titanic struggle that becomes inevitable.

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"A thrilling tale of America's darkest day." --W.E.B. Griffin

"Begins what will be a fascinating alternative history of the war in the Pacific." --The Roanoke Times

"Masterful storytelling." --William W. Butterworth IV, New York Times bestselling author of The Saboteurs

"The authors' research shines in accurate accounts of diplomatic maneuvering as well as the nuts-and-bolts of military action." --Publishers Weekly

"The authors skillfully mix historical and fictional characters in an enjoyable and thought-provoking tale." --Library Journal

Author Bio

Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, is the author of several bestselling books, including Gettysburg and Grant Comes East. He is a member of the Defense Policy Board and co-chair of the UN Task Force; is the longest-serving teacher of the Joint War Fighting course for major generals; served in Congress for 20 years; and was Time magazine's 1995 Man of the Year. William R Forstchen, PhD, is a Faculty Fellow at Montreal College in Montreal, North Carolina. He received his doctorate from Purdue University and specialised in the American Civil War. He is the author of more than 40 books, including the award-winning We Look Like Men of War.