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Combined Fleet Decoded: The Secret History of American Intelligence and the Japanese Navy in World War II,Used
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Written in the style of a thriller but solidly based on an array of sources, this study reinterprets the entire sea campaign in the Pacific, using intelligence as the missing key to the Allied success. It examines every aspect of the secret war of intelligencefrom radio dispatches and espionage to vital information from prisoners and document translationshowing how U.S. intelligence outsmarted Japan nearly every step of the way. The resulting assessment is a virtual rewriting of history that challenges previous conceptions about the Pacific conflict.John Prados relates the growing intelligence knowledge on both sides to the progress and outcome of naval actions. Along the way he offers a wealth of revelations that include data on how the United States caught the superbattleship Yamato and the impact of intelligence on the initial campaigns in the Philippines and Netherlands East Indies and the escape of American codebreakers from Corregidor. He also provides colorful vignettes of personalities who shaped the secret intelligence war. This ambitious work is not simply a rundown of codebreaking successes, but an astonishing demonstration of how the daytoday accumulation of knowledge can produce extraordinary results. Its accounting of Japanese intelligence is unprecedented in detail. Its reassessment of battles and campaigns is presented not just in terms of troops or ships but in how the secret war actually played out. Lauded as a major new study when published in hardcover in 1995, the book remains the most comprehensive study written. For sheer drama and gutlevel operational practicality, it ranks with the very best.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Combined Fleet Decoded'? A: The book focuses on the role of American intelligence during World War II, particularly in the Pacific theater, and how it influenced naval campaigns against Japan.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Combined Fleet Decoded'? A: The author is John Prados, who is known for his expertise in military history and intelligence.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 832 pages, providing a comprehensive analysis of the subject matter.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but is still in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it flexible and lightweight.
- Q: When was 'Combined Fleet Decoded' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2001.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include espionage, radio dispatches, the impact of intelligence on naval actions, and detailed accounts of Japanese intelligence efforts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to World War II history? A: Yes, it is written in an engaging style that combines thriller elements with historical analysis, making it accessible to both newcomers and seasoned historians.
- Q: What is the edition of the book? A: This is the first edition of 'Combined Fleet Decoded'.
- Q: Does the book include any specific case studies or examples? A: Yes, it includes detailed case studies, such as the U.S. intelligence operations that led to the tracking of the superbattleship Yamato.