Chapter
The Battle of the Tenaru
2:45:20 - 2:49:51 (04:31)
In this episode, Dan Carlin talks about the Battle of the Tenaru, where commanders in Singapore were too far away to know what the troops on the ground were actually facing. He also defends the sacrifices made by the soldiers in the battle.
Clips
The difference between battle maps and reality is explored in this podcast episode, where the speaker tells a story of seeing a Japanese officer and troops crawling up behind one of the forward positions, bringing to light the difficulties with relying on paper icons.
2:45:20 - 2:47:16 (01:56)
Military
Summary
The difference between battle maps and reality is explored in this podcast episode, where the speaker tells a story of seeing a Japanese officer and troops crawling up behind one of the forward positions, bringing to light the difficulties with relying on paper icons.
ChapterThe Battle of the Tenaru
EpisodeShow 64 - Supernova in the East III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The concept of heroism in combat is complex, and it can encompass moments of bravery and selflessness, as well as more mundane actions like holding a line or rescuing a wounded comrade.
2:47:16 - 2:49:51 (02:35)
Combat
Summary
The concept of heroism in combat is complex, and it can encompass moments of bravery and selflessness, as well as more mundane actions like holding a line or rescuing a wounded comrade.