Ford, Douglas, 1972-

Britain's secret war against Japan, 1937-1945 / Douglas Ford. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2006. - p. cm. - Studies in intelligence series, 1368-9916 . - Cass series on intelligence and military affairs. CIPSStudies in intelligence series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction ambiguity and complacency : Britain's assessment of Japan prior to the outbreak of war -- The lessons of defeat and limited victories, December 1941 to January 1943 -- Gauging the balance of an unpredictable war : the evolution of British intelligence on Japanese strategy, January 1943 to August 1945 -- Material and technology vs. methods of use : intelligence on the tactical and technical capabilities of Japan's armed forces -- Racial contempt or logical analysis? : British intelligence on Japanese military morale -- The intelligence war in Asia and the Pacific, 1937-1945-- the British and Japanese experiences in comparison.

0415358469 (hbk.)

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World War, 1939-1945--Military intelligence--Great Britain.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Area.
World War, 1939-1945--Japan.
Strategy.

D810.S7 / F63 2006

940.5486 FOR 2006