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Vanishing Fleets opens war and capitulation in Philippines
A staged romance in Washington unfolds as U S and Japan edge toward war. Secretary Guy Hillier and Norma Roberts are lovers as Japan seizes the Philippines without casualties. The government faces fierce criticism for weak defense and abrupt surrender orders. The narrative shifts to Hawaii and the aftermath of the capitulation with dramatic scenes of the port, officials, and naval display.
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