This book by Peter C. Smith from the Stackpole Military History Series is a fascinating look from the Japanese side at Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway, a fully authorized account including contemporary interviews with those that flew with Lieutenant Commander Egusa – the Imperial Japanese Navy’s “God of Dive-Bombing."rn

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I read bits and pieces over the years and have always intended to complete the book. The author seems to be bias against the West amd apologetic towards Imperial Japan; regardless, he does a fine job of recounting Egusa's career. He even includes some descriptions of colors and markings. Best, it is a compelling inside view of life as an IJNAF carrier pilot.