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British Leaders Debated Tactics for War With Japan
Churchill cited two options for Britain to confront Japan. One would deploy a British fleet detachment to join the United States in the Pacific and move four divisions with Royal Air Force squadrons to Australia. The alternate plan aimed to hold the center of gravity in the Bay of Bengal for 18 months and conduct large amphibious operations toward Sumatra, Andamans, and Kobars to exploit resources.
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Britain
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Pacific
Australia
Japan
Bay of Bengal
Andamans
Kobars
Sumatra
Winston Churchill
Lord Louis Mount