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The Conquering Tide: The Leapfrogging Strategy in the Pacific Theater
1:44:16 - 1:51:00 (06:44)
In his book "The Conquering Tide", Ian W. Toll discusses the Japanese perspective on the Allied leapfrogging strategy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. The plan bypassed major strong points and cut them off from resupply and reinforcement, causing the soldiers in those areas to starve to death rather than be taken out in battle.
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The Allies' leapfrogging strategy in World War II involved bypassing the most strongly defended areas held by the Japanese and instead cutting them off from resupply and reinforcement, leading them to succumb to inactivity and starvation.
1:44:16 - 1:46:17 (02:01)
Summary
The Allies' leapfrogging strategy in World War II involved bypassing the most strongly defended areas held by the Japanese and instead cutting them off from resupply and reinforcement, leading them to succumb to inactivity and starvation. This approach was adopted to minimize casualties and proved to be effective in the Pacific War.
ChapterThe Conquering Tide: The Leapfrogging Strategy in the Pacific Theater
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Japanese built defensive fortifications, an intricate network of subterranean bunkers and tunnels with provisions and ammunition for a long siege, while waiting for American troops.
1:46:18 - 1:48:46 (02:27)
Summary
The Japanese built defensive fortifications, an intricate network of subterranean bunkers and tunnels with provisions and ammunition for a long siege, while waiting for American troops. However, the Americans used the leapfrogging strategy, bypassing major areas and taking smaller islands, which ultimately helped them cut off Rabaul from two sides.
ChapterThe Conquering Tide: The Leapfrogging Strategy in the Pacific Theater
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The battle for Munda was a grueling ordeal for American soldiers and marines who struggled through the difficult terrain and faced ruthless Japanese tactics, ultimately requiring three army divisions and five weeks to secure the airfield.
1:48:46 - 1:51:00 (02:14)
Summary
The battle for Munda was a grueling ordeal for American soldiers and marines who struggled through the difficult terrain and faced ruthless Japanese tactics, ultimately requiring three army divisions and five weeks to secure the airfield.