https://www.amazon.com/Kaigun-Strategy-Technology-Imperial-1...
It doesn’t answer the question on USN motivations but does a great job explaining why the Japanese were stuck in a rut and rapidly surpassed in terms of tactics, morale, and skill.
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https://www.amazon.com/Kaigun-Strategy-Technology-Imperial-1...
It doesn’t answer the question on USN motivations but does a great job explaining why the Japanese were stuck in a rut and rapidly surpassed in terms of tactics, morale, and skill.