Fire in the Hoh

I am sure there were many more. Military blunders. Faulty intel, spy activity, somebody too far from the front making the call by radio, weather, troop movement, counter insurgencies. The list runs long as my honey dew list.

But this one one is priceless. It was actually a strategy. It was ordered by the top brass. And while it made some sense on a superficial level, as in 'how about this?', the detail was sadly lacking.

I'll give you the plan today and tell you the result tomorrow. Won't that be fun?

Japan: Drop incendiary bombs on the West Coast of the US to ignite a forest-fire from Canada to Mexico thereby creating a heated distraction from the Pacific battlefield. This, three years after Pearl Harbor.

Great idea, eh?

Granted there were a few severe logistical challenges and one or two minor feasibility others, but, all in all, considering the momentum of the allied forces, what else could you do this side of surrender?

Here is a recap of what happened and where. It is central to our story. Research has begun and today I spoke with a good friend who, as well as being bi-lingual still has relatives in Japan who were alive when all this bloody gamesmanship was going down.

I will give you a solo hint: When would be a good time of year to start a fire in a rain forest?