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The Bloody Battle for Tarawa, Part 2
2:03:46 - 2:07:21 (03:35)
This episode describes the tragic events that took place during the Battle for Tarawa, including how troops had to brave the water filled with bullets and dead soldiers in order to get to the island, the struggles they faced while trying to help wounded soldiers, and the difficulties in bringing in tanks to aid them.
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The Battle of Buna was a crucial conflict in the Pacific theater of World War II that caused a significant loss of life.
2:03:46 - 2:04:37 (00:50)
Summary
The Battle of Buna was a crucial conflict in the Pacific theater of World War II that caused a significant loss of life. Many soldiers drowned in the shallow waters surrounding the shoreline while others were killed by the Japanese machine guns on the reef.
ChapterThe Bloody Battle for Tarawa, Part 2
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
As the Marines landed on the beach, they were immediately met with intense opposition from the Japanese defenders, resulting in a brutal and deadly battle.
2:04:37 - 2:05:39 (01:02)
Summary
As the Marines landed on the beach, they were immediately met with intense opposition from the Japanese defenders, resulting in a brutal and deadly battle. This podcast episode recounts the harrowing experiences of soldiers and sailors witnessing the landing at Tarawa.
ChapterThe Bloody Battle for Tarawa, Part 2
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The chaos at shore during the D-Day invasion was apparent as people died both quickly and slowly, some wounded and struggling to stay alive, while others drowned trying to help their comrades.
2:05:39 - 2:06:25 (00:46)
Summary
The chaos at shore during the D-Day invasion was apparent as people died both quickly and slowly, some wounded and struggling to stay alive, while others drowned trying to help their comrades. Heads and limbs of the newly slain bobbed in the water and the first assault waves floated stiffly like logs.
ChapterThe Bloody Battle for Tarawa, Part 2
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
During the battle of Tarawa, the marines managed to get a few tanks ashore, but they refused to roll over and crush the wounded and opted for infantry to destroy Japanese strong points by hand.
2:06:25 - 2:07:21 (00:56)
Summary
During the battle of Tarawa, the marines managed to get a few tanks ashore, but they refused to roll over and crush the wounded and opted for infantry to destroy Japanese strong points by hand.