However, historians Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully have argued against this interpretation, stating that the Japanese invaded the Aleutians to protect their northern flank, and did not intend it as a diversion.
Namun, sejarawan Jonathan Parshall dan Anthony Tully menentang interpretasi tersebut, dan menyatakan bahwa invasi Jepang ke Kepulauan Aleut bermaksud melindungi sayap utara Jepang dan tidak dimaksudkan sebagai pengalih perhatian.