December 7, 1941 "a date that will live in infamy"

Today is a very solemn day in American history.  On December 7, 1941, the U.S. was attacked in Hawaii by Japanese forces.  This thrust the U.S. into war against Japan, Italy and Germany. 

There have been many books written about the attack on Pearl Harbor and the heroes who fought that day.  My personal favorite is Attack on Pearl Harbor:  The True Story of the Day America Entered World War II.  This non-fiction work tells the story of four individuals affected by the attack:  Peter Nottage, a teenager living in Hawaii; George DeLong, a naval seaman on the U.S.S. Oklahoma; Kazuo Sakamaki, a mini-submarine captain; and Mitsuo Fuchida, leader of the Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbor.  There are great paintings and photos that illustrate the event, while narratives from the four young men give you insight into the emotion and physical trials with which they dealt.

If you are interested in seeing the Pearl Harbor attack from an eyewitness point of view, check out this fantastic resource.