Minoru Genda
I strongly advocated the wisdom of a task force centering around carriers, there were very few supporters even among my colleague fliers."
-Minoru Genda
Minoru Genda
_ Minoru Genda (1904-1989) was one of the masterminds behind
the attack of Pearl Harbor. His extensive preparation made the attack successful.
_I thought we would win, but we misjudged America's real strength. We lacked war material, and our national leadership was not up to the task."
-Minoru Genda