MM

How very correct.

JB

The American Govt. imposed oil embargo was, for the Japs, the final straw. An examination of Japanese signals traffic and military activity for about one year prior to Dec. 7. showed their intent to be on the march in the South and South East Pacific.

British losses ? Your explanation is correct. Indecisive leadership coupled with insufficient military assets in the region, plus underestimation of the opposing forces ensured Britain’s defeat.