The Men of the USS Utah (BB-31/AG-16): The Forgotten Ship of Pearl Harbor Review

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(More customer reviews)I would like to say, first of all, that a book such as this is long overdue, by almost 70 years--it's about time. I can't begin to express my appreciation to the author for writing a beautifully crafted and fitting tribute to the men of the USS Utah, whom history has all but forgotten over the years. I know from my own attempts at research that information on the history of the Utah and it's crew is unfortunately quite sparse, which I know rendered this book a particularly challenging undertaking. The author approached me some time ago for assistance, as my own late father was, in fact, a survivor of the USS Utah--Seaman 2nd Class Robert H. Sumners. I was very happy and honored to be a part of this effort, and I believe the final product has more than done justice to the brave young men who lived and died on the USS Utah on 7 December 1941. TJ Cooper's work is very well written and meticulously researched--I want to extend my thanks for a job well done. I only wish my father were still around--he would be very, very pleased. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in World War II history.

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In the early hours of December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched their first attack on Pearl Harbor.Their main targets were the aircraft carriers and the destroyers in port.The USS Utah was moored in an area reserved for the aircraft carriers.Utah was covered in 6 by 12 inch timbers and metal sheds to protect it from target practice.The location of the Utah coupled with the timbers on deck, made it appear as an aircraft carrier.The Japanese pilots attacked the Utah with a vengance.Utah was the first ship to be hit and sunk.The USS Utah remains sunk in Pearl Harbor today.Until very recently, access to the memorial site has been allowed only with special permission.Most visitors to Pearl are not aware of the Utah Memorial or even that she remains in the harbor with 50 men still on duty.This book is a memorial to all the men that were serving on the Utah on that fateful morning.Who were these brave men?What did they experience during those last minutes?This is their story.