LOL, it USED to be hard to find, I thought, but is apparently easy. I must have had a brain cramp the first time I searched for it a few years ago.
I found the book fascinating, and the author’s conclusions on the intentions of the Japanese leading up to the battle completely plausible...that is, the Aleutians were NOT a feint.
Just doesn’t fit the time frame at all...:)
The Aleutians were part of the compromise Yamato (?) had to make with the Army, along with an attack on Port Moresby, to get the Midway attack approved, even though table top war planning showed the would be a loss. Yamato changed the scenario until he got a victory.
The Aleutians were no prize, and would have been worthless to Japan even if captured.