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Hi All
Another question relating to a statement I made in an earlier post regarding the British and Pearl Harbour.
My take on this after reading several books on the issue.
1.The British had installed Marconi telecoms systems in the east prior to the war.
2. Due to this when the war broke out they had the capacity to eavesdrop on communications.
3.The British were the first to break the Japanese Naval code. Obviously they didnt let on.
4.The British had then intercepted the fact that the Japanese fleet was en route to Pearl Harbour.
5.The Americans were reluctant to enter the war other than the lend lease campaign.
6.The British subsequently did not inform the Americans about the Japanese fleet as they knew that once Pearl Harbour was attacked the Americans would immiediately enter the war.
Any thoughts, comments or rebuttals.
Regards
Steve
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