Marching Orders: The Untold Story of How the American Breaking of the Japanese Secret Codes Led to the Defeat of Nazi Germany and Japan

by Bruce Lee

The analysts in Washington summarize the report for Marshall: Hitler is reported as believing that Germany cannot win by defense alone. He is also opposed to a war of attrition. There has been no change in his intention to undertake a large-scale offensive as soon as possible. No definite time or “method” has been decided on; the offensive will probably be in the West, but Germany may be forced to concentrate large forces in the East. The analysts also note that Ribbentrop claims Germany’s oil position is improved. Sufficient oil for large-scale operations is assured. All this information should have sounded a large warning bell at SHAEF.