Pearl Harbor

Author: Randall Wallace
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: Ray and Danny grew up together as close siblings. They loved playing airplane games and dreamed of becoming pilots one day. When they grew up, their dreams came true as both became pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Ray fell in love with the young and beautiful nurse Evelyn, who was serving in the Navy. However, soon after the war broke out, Ray volunteered for the Royal Air Force and left Evelyn to fight in Europe. During a battle, Ray's plane was shot down. After receiving the news that Ray had "died in battle," Danny and Evelyn were devastated. In comforting and supporting each other, they developed feelings for one another and fell in love. Just then, Ray returned safely from the European battlefield, leaving the trio in an awkward situation. At this time, the Imperial Japanese Navy and Air Force launched a surprise attack on the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor, and Ray, Danny, and Evelyn could not escape the devastation of the war. Through thrilling scenes of war, the book showcases the cruelty of war, the glory of victory, the courage of soldiers willing to sacrifice, and the noble character of the protagonists.