It’s November 1941. Japan and the US are teetering on a knife-edge as leaders on both sides of the Pacific strive to prevent war between them. But failed diplomacy, foiled negotiations, and possible duplicity in the Roosevelt administration thwart their attempts.

Drawing on now-declassified original documents, today’s guest, Dale Jenkins, author of “Diplomats & Admirals” reveals the inside story of one fateful year, including:

How the hidden agendas of powerful civilian and military leaders pushed the two nations toward war
The miscommunications, misjudgments, and blunders that doomed efforts at peace
China’s role in the US ultimatum that triggered the attack on Pearl Harbor
Why the carrier-to-carrier showdown at Coral Sea proved a fatal mistake for Japan
How courageous US navy pilots snatched victory from defeat at the Battle of Midway

It’s November 1941. Japan and the US are teetering on a knife-edge as leaders on both sides of the Pacific strive to prevent war between them. But failed diplomacy, foiled negotiations, and possible duplicity in the Roosevelt administration thwart their attempts. Drawing on now-declassified original documents, today’s guest, Dale Jenkins, author of “Diplomats &amp; Admirals” reveals the inside story of one fateful year, including: <ul><li>How the hidden agendas of powerful civilian and military leaders pushed the two nations toward war</li><li>The miscommunications, misjudgments, and blunders that doomed efforts at peace</li><li>China’s role in the US ultimatum that triggered the attack on Pearl Harbor</li><li>Why the carrier-to-carrier showdown at Coral Sea proved a fatal mistake for Japan</li><li>How courageous US navy pilots snatched victory from defeat at the Battle of Midway</li></ul>

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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features long-form interviews with best-selling authors who have written about everything. Topics include gruff World War II generals who flew with airmen on bombing raids, a war horse who gained the rank of sergeant, and presidents who gave their best speeches while drunk.

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It’s November 1941. Japan and the US are teetering on a knife-edge as leaders on both sides of the Pacific strive to prevent war between them. But failed diplomacy, foiled negotiations, and possible duplicity in the Roosevelt administration thwart...