[Marxism] Socialist Policy in World War Two

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 > Another  hypothetical -- what if the American carriers had been smashed at
 > Pearl Harbor? I dunno, but the fact is they weren't.

   Another hypothetical: What if the US Navy had been allowed to defend 
Hawaii?

   The Navy had war-gamed attacks on Pearl Harbor many times. It was clear 
that the only way to attack Pearl Harbor was from the northwest, where the 
lack of shipping lanes increased the odds of getting close to the island 
undetected.

   When Washington initially warned Pearl Harbor of the possibility of an 
attack (along with warnings to make sure not to provoke the Japanese and to 
ensure that Japan started any hostilities), Admiral Kimmel immediately 
ordered the bulk of his ships to northwestern Hawaii. However, Washington 
overruled him and ordered his ships back to port.

   In the book "Day of Deceit" the author makes the argument that the US 
deliberately provoked Japan into attacking the US. The author makes many 
strong points (such as US records that the US did detect the Japanese fleet 
heading west towards Hawaii) and cites much circumstantial evidence and some 
conjecture. Overall, however, his argument is surprisingly strong.



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