Pearl Harbor: The Shocking True Story of the Military Intelligence Failure at Pearl Harbor (How Japan's Endless War in China Led to America's Darkest Morning)

By Fred Jacob

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Along with the rapid economic growth during the meiji era came the rise of imperialism. Japan began to expand its territory to protect itself from european and american threats. Following their victory in the sino-japanese war, the question arose whether to advance toward the north or south. Thus emerged nanshin-ron as many political writers began pushing for economic expansion into southeast asia. Colonial ambitions formed during wwi when japan conquered several german territories in the pacific. However, japan's efforts did not last long. Following the treaty of versailles, the allied powers enforced disarmament agreements to prevent another global war. It was only in wwii did nanshin-ron regain its former popularity. Inside, you'll discover: How catastrophic institutional rivalries and intelligence blind spots left america dangerously exposed — and how those same failures permanently reformed u.s. National security The remarkable story of admiral yamamoto, who predicted his own victory's expiration date almost to the month How a divided, isolationist nation found a unity that carried it through history's deadliest war — and built the modern world from the rubble Why the uss arizona still bleeds oil from the harbor floor, and what her wreck tells us about wounds that never fully close Heartbroken and carrying a devastating secret, eleanor builds a new life — a marriage, children, and decades of quiet regret. Jack, believing he lost the only woman he ever truly loved, becomes a successful but emotionally distant businessman, haunted by memories of that one perfect night. Thirty years later, in 1971, eleanor and jack meet again at a pearl harbor memorial service. The spark is instant. The attraction is stronger than ever. But now they are no longer young lovers. They have families, responsibilities, and lives built on different promises.

World War War & Battle Thriller Political Intrigue Espionage Hero Survival