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Almost suicide suicide mission in search of a casus belli.

Discussion in 'Naval Warfare in the Pacific' started by efestos, Feb 22, 2022.

  1. efestos

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    LOL. We had been "short of war" in the Atlantic for quite some time. We lost actual warships, had others damaged, IIRC.

    On top of this WE DIDN'T NEED A WAR IN THE PACIFIC!!!!!
     
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    No sure what your point is. Little help?
     
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    In the original post...
    The Isabel was not "sailing to provoke war" when the Japanese attacked. The Isabel was returning from her mission when the Japanese attacked.
     
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    Thanks, wanted to make sure. Morphine is fun but can be confusing.
     
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    The vessels were given legal status in the USN. If not they could have been held as being engaged in espionage if captured by the IJN.
     
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    Without Pearl Harbour I guess USA would have enter the war in 1942 anyway. Wouldn't? any guess in which month?
     
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    No crystal balls on this boy.

    The Gallup Polls give a strong impression of a country that understood they would be in the war soon, and a clear majority understood the necessity.
     
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