Written for the general reader, this book looks at the attempts to save the ships hit during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The book provides a narrative account of these efforts, beginning with damage control during the attack itself, and covering the period ending with the March 1944 abandonment of salvage operations for the USS Utah . Madsen (a military historian) explains how a salvage organization was set up, how priorities were scheduled, what specific plans were made, how they were implemented, and why they met with success or failure. Black and white photographs are featured throughout, adding a visual component to the story. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)