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Joe Rochefort's War: The Untold Story of the Man Who Deciphered Japan's Secret Code and Changed the Course of History

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By Robert B. Stinnett

Joe Rochefort was a brilliant codebreaker who played a pivotal role in the Allied victory in World War II. He led the team that deciphered Japan's secret code, JN-25, which allowed the Allies to anticipate Japanese naval movements and win a series of decisive victories in the Pacific War.

Joe Rochefort's War: The Odyssey of the Codebreaker Who Outwitted Yamamoto at Midway

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Rochefort was born in 1890 in Eureka, California. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1912 and served in the Navy for over 30 years. In 1936, he was assigned to the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI),where he began to work on the Japanese code.

Rochefort and his team made a major breakthrough in 1940, when they finally cracked the JN-25 code. This gave the Allies a tremendous advantage in the Pacific War, as they could now read Japanese naval messages and anticipate their movements.

Rochefort's team played a key role in the Allied victory at Midway. In June 1942, they deciphered a Japanese message that revealed that the Japanese were planning to attack Midway Island. This intelligence allowed the U.S. Navy to set a trap for the Japanese fleet, and the Battle of Midway ended in a decisive American victory.

Rochefort continued to play a vital role in the Allied victory in the Pacific War. He helped to plan the invasions of Tarawa, Kwajalein, and Saipan, and he provided intelligence that led to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato.

After the war, Rochefort served as the head of ONI. He retired from the Navy in 1949 and died in 1976.

Joe Rochefort was a brilliant codebreaker who played a pivotal role in the Allied victory in World War II. His work helped to save countless lives and hasten the end of the war.

In his book, Joe Rochefort's War, Robert B. Stinnett tells the untold story of this remarkable man. Stinnett draws on extensive research and interviews with Rochefort's family, friends, and colleagues to create a fascinating and inspiring account of one of the most important figures in World War II.

Reviews

"Joe Rochefort's War is a gripping and inspiring account of one of the most important figures in World War II. Robert B. Stinnett has done a masterful job of telling Rochefort's story, and his book is a must-read for anyone interested in the war in the Pacific."

-- Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.),former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe

"Joe Rochefort's War is a fascinating and well-written book that sheds new light on one of the most important figures in World War II. Robert B. Stinnett has done a great service by bringing Rochefort's story to life."

-- General David Petraeus, USA (Ret.),former Commander, U.S. Central Command

Joe Rochefort's War: The Odyssey of the Codebreaker Who Outwitted Yamamoto at Midway

4.7 out of 5