Hi 500N,
In answer to your question then apologies for any confusion and I guess my brain told me Pacific war but my hands may not have made that clear.
We have to be careful what we say as I do not want to get involved in a 'My country did this.... blah de blah de blah.'
I will tactfully suggest that the American Commander in Chief was not happy with the suggested role of the Royal Navy, there were heated discussions during which I believe the President of the US over-ruled the Admiral (but when the boss is away, the boys play to there own rules!!)
This situation was handled as best it could and the Royal Navy made the best of the situation... I could ramble on and on about RAS issues but I will shut up now
