Many modern historians believe the administration was secretly relieved it happened – overcoming isolationists at a stroke. It was the pivotal moment of the Second World War – the event that precipitated the US into the conflict. “A Day that will live in Infamy”, said President FD Roosevelt. Today is the 80 th anniversary of Pearl Harbour. This morning – On the 80 th anniversary of Pearl Harbour, it’s worth asking could it ever happen again? A conventional war over Ukraine is clearly a threat – but is it one the Russians would risk without first trying to significantly weaken the West’s resilience though a cyberstrike? As they sow, so would they reap. “May God have mercy upon our enemies, because I won’t.” Blain’s Morning Porridge 7 th December 2021: Lessons from Pearl Harbour and Future Threats
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