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

This is the first indication that the greatest battle of armored forces in history is about to take place. Another important warning is received when Japanese ambassador Sato tells Tokyo that he wants Morishima, the second-ranking diplomat in his embassy, who is temporarily in Japan, to return to Moscow. Explaining why Sato wants Morishima to return, the analysts in Washington read Sato’s message: “All things indicate that the last round of the German-Soviet fight will start any moment after the middle of May. This showdown will be extremely important because it will prove clearly how the war in Europe is to end. In other words, this is it!… I want you to be back here so that you can scan the situation ever so carefully with me.”