[rmlew]

Stark and Kimmel were warned that a breakdown of negotiations could lead to a Japanese sneak attack. In 1932, US Navy wargames simulated a successful attack on Pearl Harbor. Kimmel and Short could easily have had their staffs on alert and prepared to look for signs of both Japanese naval attack and sabotage. The two were derilict in their duty.

[thulldud]

Stark and Kimmel were warned that a breakdown of negotiations could lead to a Japanese sneak attack.

Yes, but not an attack on Hawaii. And you meant Short and Kimmel, I guess.

The two were derilict in their duty.

What were the findings at their courts-martial?

[TalonDJ]

“could lead to a Japanese sneak attack. “ But not WHERE. Everyone expected it would likely be somewhere else.