Danger's Hour

Danger's Hour delves into the harrowing May 11, 1945, kamikaze attack on the USS Bunker Hill, one of World War II's most lethal assaults. Through a wealth of interviews, letters, diaries, and other primary sources, Maxwell Taylor Kennedy presents a compelling narrative that highlights the ship's remarkable technology, the resilience of her crew, and the motivations of their kamikaze adversaries. The book emphasizes the significance of this battle in the broader context of the Pacific war, amid the overshadowing surrender of Nazi Germany.