Thursday, November 13, 2008

Interpreting Data

I was unable to find any charts or graphs related to my topic but I did find this website www.usshancockcv19.com/pearl_harbor_history.htm . This is an inclusive site that offers how and what time the attack occurred, how many casualties the U.S. suffered, and how much damage was inflicted upon our Naval fleet.
I did not gain any knowledge from this website that I had not already acquired. Of course after exploring this area in history and researching many sources for quite some time now, there is not much I do not already know of this issue. However this source presents valuable statistical information directly related to the attack on Pearl Harbor. It shows the number of casualties killed and wounded from each branch of the military as well as how many civilian lives were taken. It also provides a list of the U.S. Naval ships that were damaged or destroyed in the attack. The web site declares whether the ships were lightly or heavily damaged and if they were salvaged or repaired after the raid.
After deciphering this data I have concluded that it is comprehensive and reliable as I have seen this information written in other sources that I have read. This website could help others understand my topic because after reading the figures they would have a better grasp on the severity of the attack and the damage the Japanese caused to our naval fleet.

1 comment:

daniel said...

how many Japanese were killed?