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In 1944, Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, knowing that high-ranking members of the military had falsely testified before the various bodies investigating the attack on Pearl Harbor, selected a then-unknown major by the name of Henry C. Clausen to undertake a new investigation. From November 1944 to September 1945, Clausen traveled more than 55,000 miles and interviewed over a hundred U.S. and British Army, Navy, and civilian personnel. He was given the authority to go anywhere and question anyone under oath, from enlisted personnel right up to George C. Marshall, the chief of staff. He ultimately presented an 800 page report to Stimson--a report that revealed a massive operational failure by the United States to use the priceless intelligence signals that it had obtained months before Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor is the "final judgement"-the story behind Clausen's investigation and a blistering account of his conclusions.… (más)
Since this year is the 75th year since the bombing of Pearl Harbor, I'm reading a few books on the subject. I found this book to be very informative. It is written by the Special Investigator for the Secretary of War. He clears up some misconceptions and errors in the report of events at Pearl Harbor by obtaining sworn affidavits from different people directly involved in the actions of that fateful day. I recommend this book. ( )
Possibly, the definitive book on Pearl Harbor and how it happened. A, very Harry Truman like lawyer got "carte blanche" from Secretary of War Stimson to determine the intelligence flaws and subsequent coverups prior to and after the actual attack. A volunteer in for the duration of WW2, he pursues an investigation around the world that causes him to personally interview participants that range from clerks, that managed our information desks and communication linkages to strategic receptors, such as MacArthur that would have benefited greatly from accurate and timely information. Much detail that is interesting but complex to follow until you realize how a few key people really, mostly for personal advancement or circling the service, Army or Navy, wagons made a difficult but resolvable situation a national disaster. His apportionment of blame in the final chapters can be strongly defended by his very stringent rules of evidence collection and documentation. Kimmel and Short had all the information needed between them and failed to communicate, the rest is history. ( )
Información procedente del conocimiento común inglés.Edita para encontrar en tu idioma.
A wit once said: "Behind every successful man stands a surprised mother-in-law." But it was no surprise that Virginia was my devoted wife and loyal companion in my endeavors. To her I lovingly dedicate this volume.
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Información procedente del conocimiento común inglés.Edita para encontrar en tu idioma.
What caused the disaster of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, has been one of the most contentious debates in American history -- as well it should.
In 1944, Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, knowing that high-ranking members of the military had falsely testified before the various bodies investigating the attack on Pearl Harbor, selected a then-unknown major by the name of Henry C. Clausen to undertake a new investigation. From November 1944 to September 1945, Clausen traveled more than 55,000 miles and interviewed over a hundred U.S. and British Army, Navy, and civilian personnel. He was given the authority to go anywhere and question anyone under oath, from enlisted personnel right up to George C. Marshall, the chief of staff. He ultimately presented an 800 page report to Stimson--a report that revealed a massive operational failure by the United States to use the priceless intelligence signals that it had obtained months before Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor is the "final judgement"-the story behind Clausen's investigation and a blistering account of his conclusions.
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I found this book to be very informative. It is written by the Special Investigator for the Secretary of War. He clears up some misconceptions and errors in the report of events at Pearl Harbor by obtaining sworn affidavits from different people directly involved in the actions of that fateful day. I recommend this book. (