Clip
The Jungle Fighters of WWII
45:43 - 47:54 (02:11)
The jungle fighters of World War II were ranked with the Australians at the top, followed by Japanese and Americans. In the fighting on Kokoda, aircraft played a significant role in tipping the tables in favor of the Australians.
Similar Clips
The Japanese troops were positioned poorly by their own government during the campaigns at Buna, Gona, and other places in New Guinea, which resulted in a significant loss of lives.
1:42:34 - 1:44:15 (01:41)
Summary
The Japanese troops were positioned poorly by their own government during the campaigns at Buna, Gona, and other places in New Guinea, which resulted in a significant loss of lives. On the other hand, the Australian soldiers' lives were well preserved with fewer than a thousand being killed during the Japanese attack on Finch Haven in 1944.
ChapterProduction Disparities in WWII Planes between the US and Japan
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Guadalcanal and New Guinea Campaigns were intense, with soldiers dealing with horrors that were unfamiliar to them.
43:13 - 45:43 (02:29)
Summary
The Guadalcanal and New Guinea Campaigns were intense, with soldiers dealing with horrors that were unfamiliar to them. These theaters of war saw a back and forth battle between the Japanese and the Allies, with the latter eventually denying the Japanese their objectives.
ChapterFighting the Natives in Green Armor
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
As the Allied and Axis forces battle for control of Guadalcanal, Marine Corps General Robert Barrow's quote "amateurs think about tactics, but professionals think about logistics" resonates.
49:56 - 56:22 (06:26)
Summary
As the Allied and Axis forces battle for control of Guadalcanal, Marine Corps General Robert Barrow's quote "amateurs think about tactics, but professionals think about logistics" resonates. Gradually building up their strength and bringing in new units from the Mediterranean and other areas is what begins to turn the tide against the Axis in the Pacific war.
ChapterThe Importance of Logistics in War
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The experience of a combat soldier can greatly differ based on the terrain they are fighting in.
20:32 - 21:53 (01:21)
Summary
The experience of a combat soldier can greatly differ based on the terrain they are fighting in. Georgian-Australian journalist, Greg Callaghan, discusses how the harsh terrain in New Guinea impacted soldiers during World War II.
ChapterThe Brutal Terrain and Warfare of New Guinea in WWII
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
During World War II, the Japanese would launch Banzai attacks at night, where thousands of soldiers would swarm the American front lines, often using brutal and medieval tactics such as sword wielding and hacking to death wounded Americans who couldn't escape.
3:15:55 - 3:17:29 (01:33)
Summary
During World War II, the Japanese would launch Banzai attacks at night, where thousands of soldiers would swarm the American front lines, often using brutal and medieval tactics such as sword wielding and hacking to death wounded Americans who couldn't escape.