Even with a seven hour warning Gen. Douglas MacArthur seems paralyzed by the shocking news from Pearl Harbor. Commander of the air forces in The Philippines, Gen. Lewis Brereton knows how he wants to react, but is unable to get the green light from MacArthur or his chief of staff Gen. Richard Sutherland. Thus the initiative passes to the Japanese invasion force, who happily take up the challenge.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör Recorded History Podcast Network. Innehållet i podden är skapat av Recorded History Podcast Network och inte av, eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.
