John Toland, The Rising Sun: The Decline and Fall of the Japanese Empire, 1936-1945
And the following day:
Prime Minister to General Wilson (Italy) and Mr. Leeper (Athens) 8 Nov 44
In view of increasing threat of Communist elements in Greece and indications that they plan to seize power by force, I hope that you will consider reinforcing our troops in Athens area by immediate dispatch of the 3rd Brigade of 4th Indian Division or some other formation. . . .
Winston S. Churchill, Triumph and Tragedy
Kamiko’s story is one of my favorite parts of “The Rising Sun.”