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Strategies of British Imperial Forces in the Pacific Theater during World War II
1:08:39 - 1:16:28 (07:48)
The British Imperial Forces defeated the Japanese in the Pacific Theater during World War II through their gradual perseverance and the application of focused firepower. They also admired the Japanese troops despite their defeats.
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The British Imperial forces and General William Slim found it difficult to defeat the Japanese troops, whether on the offensive or defensive.
1:08:39 - 1:12:05 (03:25)
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The British Imperial forces and General William Slim found it difficult to defeat the Japanese troops, whether on the offensive or defensive. Progress was slow and required perseverance and focused firepower to take out each bunker and trench, at great cost to the allied soldiers.
ChapterStrategies of British Imperial Forces in the Pacific Theater during World War II
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Battle of Saipan was one of the bloodiest battles fought between the US and Japan during WWII, resulting in the deaths of 65,000 men and being considered as the worst defeat for Japan till that time.
1:12:05 - 1:14:03 (01:58)
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The Battle of Saipan was one of the bloodiest battles fought between the US and Japan during WWII, resulting in the deaths of 65,000 men and being considered as the worst defeat for Japan till that time. The soldiers' bravery was exemplified through their heartbreaking sacrifice of taking grenades while holding their comrades close.
ChapterStrategies of British Imperial Forces in the Pacific Theater during World War II
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The B-17 bomber aircraft, which was a prominent symbol of air power in the World War II, was not effective against Germany.
1:14:03 - 1:16:28 (02:25)
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The B-17 bomber aircraft, which was a prominent symbol of air power in the World War II, was not effective against Germany. By the end of the war, almost all mid and large size German cities were hit and destroyed, except for Heidelberg, making the purpose of bombing doubtful.