Author Craig Nelson recounts Admiral Kimmel's reaction to the Pearl Harbor attack in his book, Pearl Harbor: From Infamy to Greatness, including Kimmel's disbelief as he watched the bombing unfold and his famous near-death encounter with a spent bullet.
The hosts discuss the discovery of a small midget submarine that was hit by a death charge during the Pearl Harbor attack, and speculate on what its crew might have experienced. They also mention interviews with pilots who participated in the attack, including one who expressed regret about hitting the wrong ship, and comment on their ongoing feelings of animosity toward Japan.
The failure of military commanders to act on intelligence warnings before the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the September 11 attacks in 2001 by terrorists is deeply troubling. Both of these events serve as critical reminders of the importance of gathering and responding to intelligence to prevent future attacks.
In preparation for World War II, Japanese Admiral Yamamoto tasks himself with finding a way to successfully attack the United States despite his belief that the war would not be winnable. He came up with the surprising plan of attacking Pearl Harbor, which was a risky, but eventually successful military action.
During a naval training exercise, several pilots encountered UFOs off the coast of California, which were seen to be traveling at incredible speeds and displaying extraordinary flight capabilities.
The Americans find the last Japanese carrier, but after the Japanese knock it out, they're not looking to find the same carrier again in The Battle of Midway.