65 American book in 1933 says "Japan is unlikely to attack us without provocation".This is backed up by Henry L Stimson Secretary of war statements "We face the delicate question of the diplomatic fencing to be done so as to be sure Japan is put into the wrong and makes the first bad move" (media.kotakuinaction2.win) posted 1 year ago by Telia 1 year ago by Telia +65 / -0 15 comments download share 15 comments share download save hide report block hide replies
FDR did everything in his power to provoke a war with Japan.
Because he had no pretense to go to war for his best bud Stalin in Europe otherwise. Biggest mistake Hitler made was declaring war on the US when Japan attacked.