Only if all the surrounding facts were the same: that is, if we knew the exact names of hundreds of Muslim AQ terrorists in the USA, from broken AQ codes, and if arresting them would cause AQ to change codes etc. That's not likely. Also, the current WOT can't compare to WW2 in 1941.
The facts you cited seem to be in dispute, and I think I'll just have to say we have a difference of opinion on this particular issue.
Also, the current WOT can't compare to WW2 in 1941.
** How's that? I know wars are being being better fought with better intelligence, weapons,etc.