Today in the Second World War

The 4th of December

Hidden History
December 04, 2023

Welcome to today's edition, where we revisit the pivotal events and untold narratives of World War II on December 4. This day encompasses a range of significant military operations, diplomatic endeavors, and profound personal experiences that have shaped the course of the war. Our aim is to shed light on these moments, drawing connections between the past and its influence on the present. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of December 4, unraveling the complexities and the lasting legacy of these historical events, and understanding their role in shaping the world as we know it.

"Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue." - Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz - 16th March 1945

Looming

1941: A B6N2 torpedo bomber exploding in mid-air after direct hit by 5-inch shell from carrier Yorktown, off Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, 4 Dec 1943.

Japanese invasion fleets departed from various locations for their destinations in Malaya and Thailand. Later this day, American PBY Catalina patrol aircraft reported that the 30 Japanese transports detected on the previous day in Cam Ranh Bay off Indochina were no longer there.

(Japanese Aircraft Carrier, 1921-1942) Steams through heavy north Pacific seas, en route to attack Pearl Harbor.

Photo of the Day

A B6N2 torpedo bomber exploding in mid-air after direct hit by 5-inch shell from carrier Yorktown, off Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, 4 Dec 1943

As we conclude today's edition, we extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us in commemorating the events of December 4 in World War II. Our exploration today has spanned a spectrum of historical events, from critical battles to the poignant stories of individuals who shaped the course of the war. We hope that these insights have not only deepened your understanding of this pivotal time in history but also highlighted the enduring impact these events have on our world today. As we part ways, let us continue to reflect on the lessons of the past, and carry them forward in our quest for knowledge and understanding. Join us again as we continue to delve into the profound and transformative moments of World War II.

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Have a great week :)

Recommended Books:

At Dawn We Slept by Gordon W. Prange

Revisit the definitive book on Pearl Harbor in advance of the 78th anniversary (December 7, 2019) of the "date which will live in infamy".

Judgement at Tokyo by Gary J. Bass

A landmark, magisterial history of the trial of Japan’s leaders as war criminals—the largely overlooked Asian counterpart to Nuremberg.

The Things Our Fathers Saw by Matthew A. Rozell

How soon we forget. Or perhaps, we were never told. That is understandable, given what they saw. But, it happened.

Operation: Snare Drum: A WWII Submarine Adventure Novel by Scott W. Cook

December 7, 1941 - America is attacked by the Japanese and dragged into a worldwide struggle for power unlike anything ever seen on Earth.

Pacific Sniper: A World War II Thriller by David Healey

In December 1941, the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor plunges the United States into war. Fresh from the hardscrabble mountains of Appalachia, Deacon Cole joins the fight against Imperial Japan.

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