Reference

Homer N. Wallin's 1968 publication, titled Pearl Harbor: Why, How, Fleet Salvage and Final Appraisal, details the historical event of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred on December 7, 1941. This event was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, leading to significant losses for the U.S. Pacific Fleet and marking the United States' entry into World War II.

In his book, Wallin, who was a captain at the time of the attack, provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the attack, the attack itself, and the subsequent salvage operations that were crucial in restoring the damaged fleet. His insights are particularly valuable as they come from firsthand experience, detailing the challenges faced in the recovery efforts and the broader implications of the attack for U.S. naval strategy.

For more details, you can view the publication here: Pearl Harbor: Why, How, Fleet Salvage and Final Appraisal.