Pearl Harbor

Introduction -- The trends toward war -- Problems and dilemmas of the United States and eventual preparedness for war -- The fleet at Pearl Harbor -- Imminence of war -- Japanese attack, strategy and tactics -- Results of Japanese surprise air raid -- Washington's response to the Japanese attack -- Observations and statements made by survivors -- Other ships' official reports -- "All hands" engaged in salvage work -- Getting the less-damaged ships ready for action -- Ships sunk at Pearl Harbor -- Conditions which prevailed or were encountered in salvage work -- Final appraisal of the Pearl Harbor attack