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Old 12-09-2017, 06:27 PM   #2987
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Default Re: New Reality Seeds

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Originally Posted by cptbutton View Post
I recall some article about MacArthur which said he refused to arrest Emperor Hirohito unless he got an extra million troops for occupation duty first.
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Originally Posted by Prince Charon View Post
Yeah, while I don't have a high opinion of MacArthur in general (or as a general), he did understand Japanese culture better than most of the rest of the Allied high command at the time.
My understanding of things is that the Emperor had little to do with starting WW2, is this wrong?

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Originally Posted by Curmudgeon View Post
The Battle of the Atlantic started in September of 1939, so that much needs amending. As long as Admiral King remains Commander-in-Chief United States Fleet, it's unlikely that flying saucers will be used to move materiel. Historically, he refused to institute escorted convoys as protection of troop transports had priority. (It doesn't explain his refusal to institute unescorted convoys, though.).
Is there a reason he refused to convoy supply ships with troops ships?
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