whittle engine is jet?
at this point, i believe the germans knew they were in trouble in russia.i read a couple first hand accounts and by now the officers on the front line know that the pre war estimates of russian strength were wildly off. they have underestimated russian manpower by over 150 divisions. german equipment is starting to break down and the vastness of russia is now both behind and in front of them.
was it ever shown that nomura knew about the impending attack on pearl harbor during this time?
I don't think Nomura was cosidered part of the "need to know" group and so was not informed of the Pearl Harbor plan. As an admiral he must have suspected something of the kind was planned in case negotiations broke down.