Chapter
War Plans for an Indefensible Place
3:19:16 - 3:27:07 (07:51)
The United States needs a war plan for the Philippines, its military assets and bases which will consider defense strategies for an indefensible place in case of uncontested control of air and sea by the opponent.
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This episode discusses the Battle of the Philippines, where General McArthur and the American and Filipino troops faced a test of combat exposure and how their plans and assumptions were put to the final exam.
3:19:16 - 3:20:56 (01:40)
Summary
This episode discusses the Battle of the Philippines, where General McArthur and the American and Filipino troops faced a test of combat exposure and how their plans and assumptions were put to the final exam.
ChapterWar Plans for an Indefensible Place
EpisodeShow 64 - Supernova in the East III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The United States and the Philippines’ war plan was to abandon it if Japan attacked, even though there were military assets present.
3:20:56 - 3:24:05 (03:09)
Summary
The United States and the Philippines’ war plan was to abandon it if Japan attacked, even though there were military assets present. The plan did not account for Japan having uncontested control of the air and sea, which led to disastrous consequences and General McArthur’s signature cap worn throughout the war.
ChapterWar Plans for an Indefensible Place
EpisodeShow 64 - Supernova in the East III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The United States military needs a war plan to defend places that may be indefensible.
3:24:05 - 3:27:07 (03:02)
Summary
The United States military needs a war plan to defend places that may be indefensible. This requires acknowledging the difficulties and implementing a strategy to not be victorious, but to hold out for a long time or not lose too quickly.