The Logistical Nightmare of Bora Bora: A Case Study in Wartime Unpreparedness
In the early days of World War II, the United States faced a daunting challenge – how to quickly secure and fortify strategic locations across the vast Pacific Ocean. One such location was the tiny island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. What should have been a straightforward military operation turned into a logistical nightmare…