[Sherman Logan]

let the bad boys of the world know that we pack a wallop

In 1938 the US Army had very little wallop. It was something like 20th in the world.

The US Navy packed a world-class wallop, which prevented anybody from even thinking of launching a surprise attack.

[stefanbatory]

Except for the Japanese...

[r9etb]

The US Navy packed a world-class wallop, which prevented anybody from even thinking of launching a surprise attack.

(chuckle....)

Which just goes to show how dangerous it is to suppose that one's own beliefs and ideals are also what drives the actions of others.

That was Chamberlain's mistake during the timeframe of these articles. Later on, it would also infect the thinking of the peaceniks who opposed American actions during the Cold War.

And it most definitely shows up in the thinking of many with regard to the current war in the Middle East.

Once again, Homer, you've provided some outstanding history that is relevant to our situation today. I'm loving this stuff!