A PITIFUL, UNHOLY MESS: The Histories of Wheeler, Bellows, and Haleiwa Fields and the Japanese Attacks of 7 December 1941

A detailed combat narrative of the December 7, 1941 Japanese attacks on Wheeler, Bellows, and Haleiwa Fields. The Japanese needed to neutralize these bases to prevent U.S. aircraft from interfering with attacks on the Pacific Fleet. The attacks caused destruction and mayhem that proved disastrous and wrenching. Photos.