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

Sato happily concludes his message to Tokyo, saying: “I was unable to notice anything in Molotov’s attitude to indicate that Russia will take advantage of Japan’s present plight and apply pressure on her in concert with England and America.” There is only one mention of Operation MARKET GARDEN in the Magic Summaries. On September 18, Oshima informs Tokyo that von Steengracht has told him that Allied airborne troops have been dropped in Holland.31 According to the German under secretary, “the landings took place chiefly in the Arnhem area. We are endeavoring to wipe out the airborne forces with our troops in that area, but I am unable to say anything at all as to future prospects.”