Re: Aleutian campaign

Not really. As a matter of fact, in the book, "Shattered Sword," about the
Midway battle, there is discussion in the book about the invasion of the
Aleutians. Several Japanese staff officers and other officers questioned
the wisdom of seizing Midway and the Aleutians (1500 and 2500 miles from
Japan) and being able to defend/resupply both islands. One Japanese general
REFUSED to supply troops for either invasion.


"Wily Wilde" <sniper968@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Did the Japanese think thru their Aleutian campaign very carefully? When I
think about it- the logisitics of supporting a large force in a remote
sector close to enemy territory seems frightful. Where there any
thoughtful dissenting voices in the Japanese military re this move?


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