Pickering is a successful shipping magnate. How does he come to work for Secretary of the Navy Knox? What kind of work does he do?

Why is Charley Galloway relieved of his flight status? How is his flight status reinstated?

What is the role of Franklin Neville? What factors contributed to his death? Why did the Marines have to make the situation look good?

Why does Steve Koffler have such a hard time with Macklin who obviously does not treat him fairly?

What are the Coastwatchers? Why are they important? What is the purpose of Banning's mission?

How would you rate the intelligence effort as presented in the book? Was MacArthur kept adequately informed?

What is operation PESTILENCE? How did all of the various groups discussed in the novel fit into it?