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Originally Posted by seraphim

FDR and his administration let Pearl Harbor happen the way it did. That attack propelled us into the war.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_Deceit

-_Sf

Once again, I just dont think FDR would allow the Japanese a field day on what was a large percentage of the pacific fleet. If he did it was one hell of a gamble.

Stinnett demonstrates ignorance of fundamental issues around cryptanalysis, such as being unable to recognize JN-25 as the "5-num" system. In addition, he presumes unambiguous intent, by drawing attention to things like lines of latitude, as if this somehow clearly demonstrates the location of Japan's targets, neglecting to note they also imply Baja California. He ignores the reality of triangulation in radiolocation implying that a single WWII vintage radio direction finder (RDF) could pinpoint a transmitter location. Additionally, he talks about numerous intercepts as proof of detection yet displays a list of RDF contacts from earlier in 1941, well before the Japanese Carrier fleet was in transit to Hawaii.