Mountbatten's empire-building instinct would have driven him to acquire, display, and operate new equipment. His motives might be political or self-promotional, but the radars would probably have been staffed and visible within his command. Cunningham instead habitually considered how an intelligent enemy might attack and sought technical expertise when needed. The Pearl Harbor command is criticized for showing neither form of curiosity or urgency, leaving newly supplied warning equipment disconnected from operational decision-making.
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Commanders who would have used the radar
A comparison of Mountbatten and Cunningham illustrates two different leadership paths toward making new defensive technology operational.