Agreed, not an assassination. He was a naval officer flying in a military aircraft, on a military mission, and got shot down.
“He was a enemy naval officer flying in a military aircraft, on a military mission, and got shot down.”
William “Bull” Halsey issued his own unambiguous message: “TALLY HO X LET’S GET THE BASTARD.”
Critical Info provided by US Navy Security Group, NSG and superb flying, navigation/timing and air combat fire power accuracy provided by the excellent Army Air Force pilots/navigators.
All true and I might add in the middle of a war his country started.
No kidding.
I am so tired of being painted as a war mongering white guys who do not play fair.
Everything is their fault.