Chapter
Fighting the Natives in Green Armor
43:13 - 49:54 (06:41)
In this podcast episode, Osmar White talks about the friendly and hospitable natives in New Guinea, specifically mentioning a native named Lick Lick who fought alongside Australian troops and even cut the heads off of Japanese soldiers. The podcast also discusses the importance of the Milne Bay battle and how it took pressure off other areas such as Guadalcanal.
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The Guadalcanal and New Guinea Campaigns were intense, with soldiers dealing with horrors that were unfamiliar to them.
43:13 - 45:43 (02:29)
Summary
The Guadalcanal and New Guinea Campaigns were intense, with soldiers dealing with horrors that were unfamiliar to them. These theaters of war saw a back and forth battle between the Japanese and the Allies, with the latter eventually denying the Japanese their objectives.
ChapterFighting the Natives in Green Armor
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The jungle fighters of World War II were ranked with the Australians at the top, followed by Japanese and Americans.
45:43 - 47:54 (02:11)
Summary
The jungle fighters of World War II were ranked with the Australians at the top, followed by Japanese and Americans. In the fighting on Kokoda, aircraft played a significant role in tipping the tables in favor of the Australians.
ChapterFighting the Natives in Green Armor
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Osmar White shares the story of Lick Lick, a small indigenous fighter who displays great courage in battle, killing two Japanese soldiers and cutting off their heads, which he proudly displays to his village.
47:55 - 49:54 (01:59)
Summary
Osmar White shares the story of Lick Lick, a small indigenous fighter who displays great courage in battle, killing two Japanese soldiers and cutting off their heads, which he proudly displays to his village.