Raiding the Rising Sun

Perfect for readers seeking a new perspective on the Doolittle Raid, Raiding the Rising Sun combines immersive text, enhanced visuals, and comprehensive research to bring history to life.

What sets Raiding the Rising Sun apart:

• Engaging Format: Unlike traditional narratives, this book delivers the mission in concise, present-tense entries, allowing readers to experience events as they unfolded.
• Firsthand Perspectives: Packed with quotes from participants, the book captures the raw thoughts and emotions of those who lived through the raid.
• Unprecedented Scope: Beginning on December 7, 1941, and concluding on April 18, 2022, the account spans over eight decades of history.
• Unrivaled Accuracy: Drawing from both American and Japanese sources, every detail is rigorously footnoted and indexed to ensure historical precision.
• Rich Visual Experience: Featuring over 200 images, including rare Japanese photographs and colorized black-and-white visuals; every image is enhanced for  clarity. These illustrations are seamlessly integrated into the text, amplifying readers’ understanding of the events.