Army officers said that the manœuvres would consist of the United States facing an imaginary attack by enemy powers, both in the Atlantic and Pacific. and with hostile naval craft known to be operating in the vicinity of the Hawaiian area.
In connection with the problem. the announcement said. "An open break in relations will be assumed to have followed a period of tension fcr some months."
AN other information on the manœuvres was a deep military secret. Gen. Short will act as umpire as well as carry out his normal command duties in directing the troops in all phases of the war games. the highlight of which will be a complete blackout throughout Hawaii on May 20—United Press.
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