Chapter
The Battle of Guadalcanal
3:12:10 - 3:18:21 (06:11)
The Marines landed on Guadalcanal on April 7, 1942, where they faced challenges, including a lack of air support, while fighting in what appeared to be a tropical paradise.
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Admiral Turner is planning to invade the island of Guadalcanal with 17,000 Marines but Admiral Fletcher refuses to provide air cover.
3:12:10 - 3:15:43 (03:33)
Military Strategy
Summary
Admiral Turner is planning to invade the island of Guadalcanal with 17,000 Marines but Admiral Fletcher refuses to provide air cover. Fletcher doubts Turner's combat experience and the efficiency of his plans and tactics.
ChapterThe Battle of Guadalcanal
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
On April 7, 1942, the Marines landed on the South Solomon Island of Guadalcanal to begin a bloody and brutal six-month battle against Japan.
3:15:43 - 3:18:21 (02:38)
History
Summary
On April 7, 1942, the Marines landed on the South Solomon Island of Guadalcanal to begin a bloody and brutal six-month battle against Japan. Despite the initial appearance of a tropical paradise, the soldiers soon faced harsh realities grounded in jungle warfare and enemy ambushes.