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The Eyewitness Account of a Pearl Harbor Survivor
1:53:18 - 2:03:17 (09:59)
The podcast discusses the eyewitness account of a Pearl Harbor survivor who witnessed the attack and gave an accurate account of the event, becoming part of the historical record.
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The process of analyzing primary sources and eyewitness accounts involves examining the trustworthiness and bias present in each account to draw accurate conclusions and learn from the past.
1:53:18 - 1:55:13 (01:55)
Summary
The process of analyzing primary sources and eyewitness accounts involves examining the trustworthiness and bias present in each account to draw accurate conclusions and learn from the past. However, even these sources can be subject to misremembering and romanticizing events.
ChapterThe Eyewitness Account of a Pearl Harbor Survivor
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The timelines during a torpedo attack can differ but generally, the ships will be under attack, leading to chaos and desperation.
1:55:14 - 1:59:59 (04:45)
Summary
The timelines during a torpedo attack can differ but generally, the ships will be under attack, leading to chaos and desperation. Even so, former marines have attested to the horrors of war and the incidents that occurred during it.
ChapterThe Eyewitness Account of a Pearl Harbor Survivor
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
A comparison to a professional wrestling match is made to explain the Battle of Midway, with the US as the underdog who ultimately defeats the Japanese fleet, thanks to a "dive bomber" attack.
2:00:05 - 2:03:17 (03:12)
Summary
A comparison to a professional wrestling match is made to explain the Battle of Midway, with the US as the underdog who ultimately defeats the Japanese fleet, thanks to a "dive bomber" attack. One of the Japanese captains who witnessed the attack recounts his memories in amazement.