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On December 7, 1942, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, and the United States of America entered a state of war. During the following weeks, the West Coast would experience several 'blackouts.' The Army issued statements insisting that the threat of an air raid was real. Ground observers reported sightings of unidentified planes, and signals were picked up on a new topsecret device called 'radar', from Alaska, to the Mexican border. There were several submarine attacks, off our Pacific Coast, during this same period. On Monday night, February 23rd, 1942, while President Roosevelt was speaking to the nation on by radio, a large Japanese submarine surfaced and shelled an oil refinery in Santa Barbara. That Tuesday night, the unidentified planes returned. At approximately 2am Wednesday morning, February 25th, another blackout was ordered in the Southern California area. Searchlights scanned the sky, and this time antiaircraft guns, protecting the vital aircraft and shipbuilding factories, went into action. In the next few hours, they would fire over 1,400 threebytwelveinch shells, at an unidentified, slowmoving, object in the sky over Los Angeles, that looked like a 'blimp or a balloon.' By Thursday, the incident became clouded in mystery. Were there planes in the sky? Where did they come from? Why were none shot down? Why were no bombs dropped? Was it just a weather balloon? Was it a case of jittery nerves? Or was it something we could not shoot down? This incident served as confirmation that the Japanese, and other 'potential enemy aliens' should be rounded up, evacuated, and interned in 'concentration camps.' Today, almost 70 years later, what happened that night is still unexplained. Until now, the incident was largely forgotten, or reduced to a few pages in several books and magazines, including official histories of W.W.II., in which it is still considered a mystery. This may be one of the most important stories of the 20th century! Has this controversial mystery finally been solved? This new 'illustrated edition' has over 60 additional pages, including a shocking revelation, guaranteed to stir the controversy regarding this event, for decades to come. This is the author's definitive edition, not to be confused with the flawed 'Inner Light / Global Communications edition, for with the author received no royalties.
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- Q: What is 'The Battle of Los Angeles, 1942: The Mystery Air Raid' about? A: This book explores the mysterious air raid incident over Los Angeles on February 25, 1942, when anti-aircraft guns fired at unidentified objects in the sky. It delves into the historical context, eyewitness accounts, and the unresolved questions surrounding this event.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Battle of Los Angeles, 1942: The Mystery Air Raid' is Terrenz Sword.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in this edition? A: This edition contains 208 pages.
- Q: Is this book a new release or a used book? A: The book is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What additional content is included in this illustrated edition? A: This illustrated edition includes over 60 additional pages, providing new revelations and insights into the events of the air raid.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 18, 2010.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Military.
- Q: Is there any specific historical significance associated with this book? A: Yes, the book discusses a controversial and largely forgotten incident that has implications for understanding wartime paranoia and the treatment of enemy aliens during World War II.
- Q: Can this book be considered a definitive account of the Los Angeles air raid? A: Yes, this edition is presented by the author as the definitive account, distinguishing it from previous editions that may contain inaccuracies.