Nothing previously published has offered such a close examination of Japanese strategy . . . an in-depth study of the Japanese planning, preparation and execution of the attack with particular focus on factors not thoroughly considered by other historians, if at all . . . detailed analyses that lead to a much better understanding of what the Japanese did, why they did it, and especially how the attack was very nearly an abject failure instead of a stunning success." Naval Institute Proceedings"For seven decades, conventional wisdom has extolled the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as brilliant in its planning and execution . . . this masterful analysis topples that pillar of Pacific War history . . . with its amazing depth of meticulous research and analysis, this forceful book is essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in Pearl Harbor." World War II "The first militarily professional description of the Pearl Harbor attack, and for those who are serious about military history and operations, it is a joy to read. . . . a superb military analysis of the attack . . . not only renders all other histories of Pearl Harbor obsolete, it has set the bar high for other histories of the Pacific War." War In History REVIEWS proves an engrossing study, particularly for those considering themselves well-read on the topic . it is even more interesting for those with ample knowledge of events in World War II's Pacific Theater of Operations leading up to, on, and following December 7, 1941. For a variety of reasons, including the provocative nature of many of Zimm's fact-built arguments, this reviewer does not hesitate to recommend Globe at War, 7/10/2011... essential reading for anyone interested in the operation or the opening phases of the Pacific War Strategy Page very thorough as an analysis of the raid from the Japanese point of reference it is very intriguing and goes far to display the old axiom every plan changes (or falls apart) once the enemy is encountered .IPMS, July 31, 2011 Zimm's conclusions will remain definitive for the foreseeable future So, by all means, reread Gordon Prange's At Dawn We Slept, but definitely read Alan Zimm's Attack on Pearl Harbor for a fuller and more up-to-date understanding of an event that changed history and continues to fascinate. Michigan War Studies Review, 09/2011 It is not often that one can say that an outstanding book transforms our knowledge of a well known event but this can be said of Alan Zimm s Attack on Pearl Harbor .groundbreaking sets straight the record of a key historical event essential reading Dr. Eric Grove, Navy News uses modern methods of operational analysis to determine exactly how the Japanese planned and executed the great raid a worthy, useful analysis Naval History Magazine Dr. Zimm provides a solid analysis, and at the same time knows how to maintain a healthy critical distance vis-a-vis the literature (historical records, autobiographical accounts, official reports) which he puts...