"Pearl Harbor's Untold Drama: Inside "Day of Infamy" and "At Dawn We Slept"

Pearl Harbor's Untold Drama: Inside Day of Infamy and At Dawn We Slept

Dive deep into the true story behind one of history’s most shocking moments — the attack on Pearl Harbor — through two of the most powerful accounts ever written: Day of Infamy by Walter Lord and At Dawn We Slept by Gordon W. Prange.

In this video, we explore the hidden human stories, dramatic decisions, and historical revelations that shaped these landmark works. How did these authors reconstruct the chaos of December 7, 1941? What sources did they use to reveal perspectives from both American and Japanese sides? And why do these books still define how we understand Pearl Harbor more than 80 years later?

Join us as we uncover:

📜 The writing journeys of Lord and Prange — how each turned history into gripping narrative.

⚓ The eyewitness accounts and military records that brought the tragedy to life.

🇯🇵 The Japanese motivations and miscalculations behind the attack.

🇺🇸 The American intelligence failures and heroism that defined the “Day of Infamy.”

🎥 How these books influenced films, documentaries, and public memory of Pearl Harbor.
Whether you're a World War II history buff, a student, or a fan of dramatic nonfiction, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of the real people, politics, and peril behind that fateful morning.
📚 Sources & Recommended Reading

Day of Infamy – Walter Lord (1957)

At Dawn We Slept – Gordon W. Prange (1981)

Pearl Harbor: Warning and Decision – Roberta Wohlstetter (1962)

National Archives and Naval Historical Center resources
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