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In the critical period preceding America's entry into World War II, American military planners challenged Britain's leadership within the allied coalition by suggesting that America's great power be extended in the Atlantic and that the British naval forces be shifted to the Pacific. This decision was ratified in secret eight months before Pearl Harbor. Leutze reveals that Churchill was so intent upon bringing America into the war that he was willing to pay any price, hoping eventually to win back British power. Originally published in 1977. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.