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The Toughness of Japanese Soldiers During WWII
1:00:10 - 1:08:39 (08:29)
The Japanese soldiers were extraordinarily fit, physically hardy, and determined to achieve their objectives during WWII, as described by Robert Lyman's book "Japan's Last Mid for Victory" and Francis Pike's book "Hirohito's War".
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This podcast episode discusses the Battle of Guadalcanal in terms of General John Vandegrift's leadership and approach to the situation, as well as the importance of heroism over the glorification of war.
1:00:10 - 1:01:16 (01:06)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the Battle of Guadalcanal in terms of General John Vandegrift's leadership and approach to the situation, as well as the importance of heroism over the glorification of war.
ChapterThe Toughness of Japanese Soldiers During WWII
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The battle on the tennis court in Kohima, India is described by Robert Lyman's book as a fighting ground between the Japanese and British Imperial forces for days where they threw grenades at each other, and the book paints a picture of the toughness and unyielding nature of the Japanese soldiers.
1:01:16 - 1:06:55 (05:39)
Summary
The battle on the tennis court in Kohima, India is described by Robert Lyman's book as a fighting ground between the Japanese and British Imperial forces for days where they threw grenades at each other, and the book paints a picture of the toughness and unyielding nature of the Japanese soldiers. The question of whether Indian troops were fighting for their independence or for the British colonial master is also brought up in Francis Pike's book, Hirohito's War.
ChapterThe Toughness of Japanese Soldiers During WWII
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Battle of Kohima and Imphal during World War II saw British Indian Army, with the help of their allied forces, stop the Japanese advance into Northeast India.
1:06:55 - 1:08:39 (01:44)
Summary
The Battle of Kohima and Imphal during World War II saw British Indian Army, with the help of their allied forces, stop the Japanese advance into Northeast India. The Japanese soldiers were running out of supplies and were reduced to unimaginable numbers, leaving no choice but to ask for retreat which was denied by their superior.