And I Was There: Pearl Harbor and Midway Breaking the Secrets

Layton, Edwin T.; Pineau, Roger; Costello, John

ISBN 10: 0688048838 / ISBN 13: 9780688048839

Published by William Morrow & Co, 1985

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Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Dust jacket in protective mylar cover.

Seller Inventory # 2607090037

Bibliographic Details

• Title: And I Was There: Pearl Harbor and Midway Breaking the Secrets
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0688048838
• ISBN 13: 9780688048839
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 27 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History

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Synopsis

The former Pacific Fleet intelligence officer recounts the deciphering of Japanese codes before Pearl Harbor, the failures and mishaps that contributed to the disaster, and intelligence activities in the Pacific

Reviews

According to Admiral Layton, the Japanese succeeded at Pearl Harbor because of audacious planning plus a dramatic breakdown in our intelligence service. This failure was caused by feuding among high-level officers for control of the intelligence and radio intercept divisions. Six months after Pearl Harbor, self-serving petty jealousy at naval headquarters almost caused us to lose the decisive battle of Midway. Layton reveals the full details of this deplorable situation and vigorously defends Admiral H.E. Kimmel, naval commander at Pearl Harbor, who was blamed for the disasters. Layton accuses instead some high-ranking naval officers in Washington who failed to pass along the latest intelligence intercepts. There is much new information here. Primarily for specialists with some knowledge of cryptography and intelligence operations, this is essential for comprehensive World War II collections. Stanley Itkin, Hillside P.L., New Hyde Park, N.Y.
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