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And I Was There

And I Was There

Pearl Harbor and Midway--Breaking the Secrets
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
596
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

Admiral Edwin T. Layton, fleet intelligence officer under Admiral Nimitz, recounts the critical failures in intelligence leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. He details the internal conflicts and rivalries among high-ranking naval officers in Washington that tragically paved the way for Japan's devastating surprise assault.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeReflectiveTenseThought-Provoking
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Genres

Biography & Memoir History Military History Biography World War II

Authors

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Edwin T. Layton

Edwin T. Layton is the author of And I Was There, a compelling account of his experiences during World War II. This work offers a firsthand look at naval history and the Pacific theater.

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John Costello

John Costello is the author of And I Was There, a gripping account of his experiences. He writes compelling narrative nonfiction.

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Roger Pineau

Roger Pineau's writing, particularly his work And I Was There, offers readers a direct look into historical events. He's a writer who brings the past to life with clear, engaging prose.