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G11: The Battle of Tassafaronga and the December Decision
In this episode, Dave and James discuss the Battle of Tassafaronga, the final major naval battle of the Guadalcanal Campaign. They also narrate the A…
1 year, 11 months ago
G10: The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
Undeterred by the failure of their October attempt to capture Henderson Field, the Japanese high command ordered that yet another, still bigger, atte…
1 year, 11 months ago
G9: The Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands and More American Offensives
On October 26, American and Japanese naval forces clashed northeast of Guadalacanal in the fourth carrier battle of the war. Soon after this, General…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Pacific, Part 2
In this episode, Dave and James discuss the second episode of HBO’s The Pacific. This episode deals primarily with the Battle of Henderson Field, esp…
1 year, 11 months ago
Trans Oceanic Contact Theories
Have you ever wondered if there was a group to reach North America before Christopher Columbus? Find out more in today's bonus episode from another P…
1 year, 11 months ago
G8: The High Speed Convoy and the Battle for Henderson Field
The Japanese defeat at the Battle of Edson’s Ridge did not deter the Japanese high command, who immediately began planning an even bigger effort to r…
2 years ago
G7: The Battles of the Matanikau and the Battle of Cape Esperance
After the American victory at Edson’s Ridge, the Marines on Guadalcanal were reinforced by the 7th Marine Regiment, which brought the total US streng…
2 years ago
G6: The Battle of Edson’s Ridge
On September 12, a Japanese force of several thousand attacked the Marines’ perimeter from three directions. The most effect assault occurred south o…
2 years ago
G5: The Battle of the Eastern Solomons and the Tokyo Express
After the disaster at Alligator Creek, the Japanese decided to launch a larger effort to recapture Guadalcanal. The objective of this combined air, s…
2 years ago
Silent Cavalry and Surprising Civil War Stories
Learn more about the Alabama Unionist soldiers in the Civil War with this exclusive interview from History Unplugged, hosted by Scott Rank.
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2 years ago