Revisionist history

[rldunn]

Gents

When I was asked to help with this book I had exactly the same opinions that you have expressed. However, when I opened my mind and actually did some research I came to the conclusion that American bombers (Hudsons not B-17s) and crews could have gotten to China. Even if they didn't attack Japan they would have been available to attack Japanese convoys heading "south" in December 41. The Allies well knew of the convoys that eventually landed troops in Malaya and the P.I. They wanted Japan to launch the first strike (if it was going to happen) and a covert bomber force not identified with the US/UK would have been the perfect solution. I won't try to convince you but if you are not open minded enough to read the book, at least take a look at the article. Was the Japanese attack on P.H. really "unprovoked" as Pres. Roosevelt said in his declaration of war? Surely you have some modicum of openess to new ideas. If WW2 history must always remain "known" and static, why have forums like this? Must we merely regurgetate previously published info and take "received history" as truth?

If yiu won't read the book, might you at least spend ten minutes on the article (free on the internet)? The sources for both book and artgicle are impeccable but if you want the 500+ footnotes you will need to buy the book.

Rick