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Pearl Harbor theory shifts blame on Kimmel in new book
A new book by the late Rear Adm. Edwin Layton argues Pearl Harbor defense failures stemmed from internal naval intelligence feuding and withheld warnings rather than sole blame on Admiral Kimmel. It cites declassified documents and Layton's experiences to reframe the day of infamy.
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