Admiral Mahan, “narrative fidelity,” and the Japanese attack on pearl harbor
- 1 August 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Quarterly Journal of Speech
- Vol. 72 (3) , 290-305
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00335638609383775
Abstract
The strategy and tactics employed by the Japanese in attacking Pearl Harbor were based in part on key ideas from the writings of Alfred Thayer Mahan. These ideas had been corroborated by observations and experiences of Japanese officers through a series of historical events, giving the ideas “narrative fidelity” sufficient to influence momentous decisions and actions.Keywords
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