The Broken Seal

von Ladislas Farago

The Important Study That Evaluates the Intelligence War Behind the Japanese Surprise Attack

"In this fascinating account...Mr. Farago's investigation suggests that the real villain was the system itself."—New York Times

"In this well-written and informative account...Mr. Farago provides many new facts from both American and Japanese sources."—Library Journal

"A good history of Japanese and American code-breaking operations between 1921 and December 7, 1941...Farago is important because in this technical study of cryptology he has arrived independently at the same general conclusion as did the non-revisionist diplomatic historians: there was no plot by Roosevelt or his advisers."—Choice

"His conclusions should act as a corrective to the enthusiasts who claim that intelligence always provides the complete answer."—Times Literary Supplement

The Broken Seal: The Story of "Operation Magic" and the Pearl Harbor...