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Richard B. Frank on Marines During the War
3:04:24 - 3:12:10 (07:45)
Richard B. Frank talks about the mix of old timers and newbies in the Marines during World War II and describes the subsidiary islands of Guadalcanal: Tulagi, Gavutu, and Tanambogo. He also elaborates on various aspects of their behavior.
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The episode discusses the concept of the "fog of war" and the lack of information and knowledge soldiers had during previous conflicts compared to the technology and resources available to the military today.
3:04:24 - 3:06:14 (01:50)
Summary
The episode discusses the concept of the "fog of war" and the lack of information and knowledge soldiers had during previous conflicts compared to the technology and resources available to the military today.
ChapterRichard B. Frank on Marines During the War
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The speaker discusses Guadalcanal, the first Pacific island where the subsidiary islands were attacked, and also advises against joining the Marines.
3:06:14 - 3:08:12 (01:58)
Summary
The speaker discusses Guadalcanal, the first Pacific island where the subsidiary islands were attacked, and also advises against joining the Marines.
ChapterRichard B. Frank on Marines During the War
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Marines during WWII were a mix of old timers who were there before the war, newcomers who joined up before and after Pearl Harbor, and volunteers who were gung-ho.
3:08:12 - 3:12:10 (03:57)
Summary
The Marines during WWII were a mix of old timers who were there before the war, newcomers who joined up before and after Pearl Harbor, and volunteers who were gung-ho. They were known for their gambling, scrounging, fluency in profanity, and aversion to chapel.