Nov 2017 · Harry N. Abrams · 12.99 USD; 15.99 CAD; 9.99 GBP
Contains 11 stories
Chapter 1 "On March 8, 1862, near the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay, the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia steamed into battle."
9 pp · Non-Fiction, Aviation, History, Military
HangmanprovostNathan HaleGenda Minoru [Minoru Genda]Japanese naval pilots
Chapter 2 "Washington, D.C."
11 pp · Non-Fiction, Aviation, History, Military
HangmanprovostNathan HalePresident Franklin D. RooseveltYamamoto Isoroku [Isoroku Yamamoto]Fuchida Mitsuo [Mitsuo Fuchida]Japanese naval pilots
In "Chapter 2: Washington, D.C." from Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #7, the tension escalates as President Roosevelt’s decision to cut off vital resources to Japan sets the stage for a sudden and shocking attack on Pearl Harbor. With the nation reeling, the story unfolds in the halls of power, tracing the high-stakes choices that shaped the course of history.
Chapter 3 "The mission was a great success!"
2 pp · Non-Fiction, History, Military
HangmanprovostNathan HaleYamamoto Isoroku [Isoroku Yamamoto]Japanese naval pilotJapanese naval officers
In "Chapter 3: The mission was a great success!", Jo and her team navigate the tense aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, where surprise and strategy collide. With the American carriers absent and the nation reeling, the stakes are high and the path forward uncertain.
Chapter 4 "Washington, D.C., December 7, 1941"
4 pp · Non-Fiction, History
HangmanprovostNathan HaleEleanor RooseveltFranklin D. RooseveltAmerican sailorsAmerican civiliansmembers of Congress
Chapter 5 "Pacific Ocean, 200 Miles from the Mouth of the Columbia River, December 24, 1941"
9 pp · Non-Fiction, Aviation, History, Military
HangmanprovostNathan HaleAmerican army pilotsJimmy Doolittle [James H. Doolittle]
Chapter 6 "Air Corps Proving Ground at Eglin Field, Florida, March 3rd, 1942"
8 pp · Non-Fiction, Aviation, History, Military
HangmanprovostNathan HaleJimmy Doolittle [James H. Doolittle]Lt. Henry MillerJapanese soldiers
Chapter 7 "Eglin Field, Florida, March 24th, 1942, 3:00 A.M."
7 pp · Non-Fiction, Aviation, History, Military
Jimmy Doolittle [James H. Doolittle]Lt. Henry Millerarmy pilotssailorMarc Mitscher
Chapter 8 "USS Thresher, Pearl Harbor, March 23rd, 1942"
8 pp · Non-Fiction, Aviation, History, Military
HangmanprovostNathan HaleManskeCommander Andersoncrew of the submarine ThresherMarc Mitscherarmy pilotsJimmy Doolittle [James H. Doolittle]
Chapter 9 "Naval Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan, April 10th, 1942"
14 pp · Non-Fiction, Aviation, History, Military
HangmanprovostNathan HaleJimmy Doolittle [James H. Doolittle]Japanese naval officersCommander Andersoncrew of the submarine ThresherMarc Mitschercrew of the aircraft carrier Hornetnavy pilotsarmy pilotsMachinist's Mate WallAdmiral Halsey [Bill Halsey] [Bull Halsey] [William F. Halsey]
Chapter 10 "Naval Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan, April 18th, 1942"
12 pp · Non-Fiction, Aviation, History, Military
Jimmy Doolittle [James H. Doolittle]Japanese naval officersarmy pilotsarmy aircrewLieutenant ColeManskeCaptain Greening
Chapter 11 "Plane # 16 Bat Out of Hell"
37 pp · Non-Fiction, Aviation, History, Military
HangmanprovostNathan HaleJimmy Doolittle [James H. Doolittle]Japanese soldiersChinese guerillasarmy pilotsarmy aircrewGeorge BarrTed LawsonSoviet military personnelManskeManchWilderLeland D. FaktorWilliam J. DieterDonald E. FitzmauriceKempeitaiMr. WongThomas WhiteBritish consulHarold SpatzDean HallmarkWilliam FarrowJacob DeshazerRobert J. MederRobert HiteChase NielsenEdward SaylorRichard ThatcherRichard E. Cole
In "Chapter 11: Plane #16 Bat Out of Hell," the harrowing true story unfolds of a single B-25 bomber that narrowly escapes to neutral Russia while the rest of the Doolittle Raiders face disaster over China. With no fanfare and no hero’s welcome, the tale follows the fates of those who crashed or were captured—some tortured, some executed—while others found refuge thanks to the courage of the Chinese people, who paid a devastating price. The story stands as a testament to resilience, sacrifice, and the quiet, enduring bonds forged in the shadow of war.
