George Marshall giving testimony before Joint Pearl Harbor Investigating Committee in Washington, DC

The transcript discusses the initial hopes for aiding the Philippines, the prioritization of defense for the continental United States, Hawaii, and the Panama Canal. It emphasizes the need for experienced personnel and materials to build necessary forces. The speaker recounts a personal inspection of Hawaiian defense preparations and details naval and air maneuvers aimed at enhancing defense cooperation and organization.

What preparations were made against attacks from the air and on the ground?

What was the significance of the submarine action and destroyers mentioned in the context of the fleet?