DAYS OF INFAMY

What would have happened if Japanese Admiral Yamamoto had personally led the attack on Pearl Harbor, instead of remaining in Japan? The authors' "living history" spins the story from the perspective of several real and imagined participants. William Dufris jumps into the tale with enthusiasm, capturing the terror, dread, and determination of those at home and on the front lines. He wisely refrains from using any hint of a Japanese accent for the members of that nation's military, instead treating them with the same respect accorded to their counterparts among the Allies. Students of military history will enjoy the book for its "what if?" perspective, and the rest of us will simply appreciate a ripping adventure for its own sake. R.L.L. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2009]