Interesting note on how our pacific fleet will remain near Hawaii.
I guess stupid is easier to see in hindsight.
I guess stupid is easier to see in hindsight.
What's stupid about basing the Pacific Fleet in Hawaii? It's a lot closer the the future combat zone than San Diego. It was always to be the forward command base for a war with Japan.
The interesting part is that FDR made Richardson announce that it was Richardson’s idea to keep the Fleet in Hawaii. Note that Richardson is reported to have requested that the Fleet remain in Hawaii, which, of course, was the last thing Richardson wanted. Just the first in a long list of deceptions to follow.
Regards,
Tom Kimmel