Invasion of Solomon Islands - Pacific War #37 DOCUMENTARY

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Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video in the series. After eight months since the outbreak of the Pacific War, after many defeats at the hands of the invaders, and after many bold actions that resulted in the few successes that the Allies enjoyed during the war, the time is finally ripe for the start of the first Allied offensive against the Japanese Empire: the Invasion of the Solomon Islands. Yet this was not only the first Allied offensive of the Pacific War, this was also the first American amphibious invasion in many decades, an invasion that would cement the importance of the US Marines for years to come. Welcome to our episode on the start of the crucial Solomon Islands Campaign, covering the initial landings on Guadalcanal, Tulagi and the islands of Gavutu and Tanambogo.
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Pacific War #2 - Japanese Invasion of Malaya: • Japanese Invasion of M...
Pacific War #3 - Japanese attack on Guam, Wake, and the Philippines: • Japan Attacks Everywhe...
Pacific War #4 - Japan Continues Attacking: Borneo, Philippines: • Japan Continues Attack...
Pacific War #5 - Fall of Wake Island: • Fall of Wake Island - ...
Pacific War #6 - Battle of Kampar: • Battle of Kampar - Pac...
Pacific War #7 - Battle of Slim River: • Battle of Slim River -...
Pacific War #8 - Battle for the Dutch East Indies: • Battle for the Dutch E...
Pacific War #9 - Invasion of New Britain: • Invasion of New Britai...
Pacific War #10 - Fall of Malaya: • Fall of Malaya - Pacif...
Pacific War #11 - Battle of Makassar Strait: • Battle of Makassar Str...
Pacific War #12 - Fall of Singapore: • Fall of Singapore - Pa...
Pacific War #13 - Invasion of Sumatra: • Japanese Invasion of S...
Pacific War #14 - Invasion of Timor: • Japanese Invasion of T...
Pacific War #15 - Fall of Java: • Fall of Java - Pacific...
Pacific War #16 - Fall of Rangoon: • Fall of Rangoon - Paci...
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Pacific War #18 - Hideki Tojo: Bringing Japan Into The Pacific War: • Hideki Tojo: Bringing ...
Pacific War #19 - Japanese Raids in the Indian Ocean: • Japanese Raids in the ...
Pacific War #20 - Fall of Bataan & The Bataan Death March: • Fall of Bataan & The B...
Pacific War #21 - Doolittle Raid: • Doolittle Raid: Americ...
Pacific War #22 - Japanese Advance on Burma Road: • Japanese Advance on Bu...
Pacific War #24 - Battle of the Coral Sea: • Battle of the Coral Se...
Pacific War #25 - Fall of the Philippines: • Fall of the Philippine...
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[@magellantv]

Gotta say, we're honestly learning so much through this series 👏

[@tristinjudd2595]

I had Magellan TV for several months but ultimately unsubscribed as there was not enough Naval Content

[@thebirdbrand]

Then, sign them and put their content on your platform!!!

[@ashosgood2180]

Just don't believe you're learning the correct pronunciation of all the names Because you're not

[@jamessnee7171]

This entire episode is usually covered in other documentaries as 'the marines met little resistance upon landing'. With maybe a mention of the fighting on the other islands. Man, a lot sure happened during WW II. We could spend a couple of hours on the fight for Gavutu alone. Take it from me. I'm 67. One can never learn all there is about WW II.

[@apexnext]

That's some real talk right there. ❤️ But it does make me appreciate K&G that much more. I thought I knew more than most people about WW2 and the pacific theater, I do not. 😂

[@guadalcanal-walkingabattle5349]

I agree and it was done well here. On my channel I have a short video on how those areas look today.

[@jamessnee7171]

@@guadalcanal-walkingabattle5349 I have seen that. Of particular interest was the area of the Tenaru AKA Alligator Creek. Please forgive any misspellings. The terrain was so important to that battle it was great to see it in your video.

[@Kut_throat]

W comment. Valid proclamation

[@Mr_M_History]

As an Aussie I can't tell you how thankful I am that the south pacific is finally getting the coverage it deserves!

[@nosignal88]

100% mate

[@darthcarnage6734]

As an American.. I’m glad too

[@theawesomeman9821]

Me too Mate!

[@simonvirus6417]

@@darthcarnage6734 big ups to the mighty USMC and the USN our brothers in arms in the pacific in WW2

[@apexnext]

I always respected and appreciated what the Aussies did in WW2. But the more I learn about The Pacific Theater, the *more* I respect and appreciate them. 😁👍 Same goes for everyone else we have seen up until now, I didn't completely realize how global this war also was in the pacific. This series has been fascinating.

[@wtgardner6914]

This episode exemplifies one of the greatest pluses of this series. It is the highlighting of Admirals and Generals who are not so widely known, even to some of us who are WWII history junkies. Everyone knows of Nimitz, MacArthur, King, etc. However, some of the lesser known admirals and generals often go unnoticed for their great contributions. Thank you for being so thorough! Great series as always!

[@apexnext]

Especially how they interacted with each other and what they actually had under their command. This channel is amazing. 😎👍

[@jaythompson5102]

Agree and it's clear to me that the allies had superior commanders. The Japanese admiralty I will admit had some amazing war leaders but their army generals seemed to be political appointees who were all really bad at their jobs. Apart from Messe, Italian generals are practically a meme with how bad they were. German generals were a mixed bag with most good at tactics but screwed strategically by Hitler who micromanaged everything.

[@doraemon61377]

@@jaythompson5102 what about Yamashita who conquered British Malaya?

[@gunman47]

Now would be a good time to watch the first half of the first episode of *The Pacific* , where they cover the landings of Robert Leckie and the 1st Marines on Guadalcanal on August 7 1942. Good to see that the Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo is covered in detail here. Next, a certain Savo Island awaits…

[@CAP198462]

or picking up a copy of Guadalcanal Diary?

[@mikemclaurin2889]

@@CAP198462 I think i read that when I was 10 or 11. Definitely in elementary school. I think it was just after I read 30 Seconds over Tokyo.

[@memecliparchives2254]

I'm just waiting for Santa Cruz.

[@shep9231]

Indeed. six months of brutal warfare... is about to start.

[@ykardasis]

So true mate! The Pacific is always on my mind when watching this series!

[@thebeatnumber]

Been following this series and I have to say that between you guys and channels like Mark Felton, you're performing an invaluable service for history buffs.

[@BigKiwiGrin]

Finally! My partner is from the Solomon Island's and we've been eagerly waiting for this stage of the campaign. Really enjoying the depth this series has been going into!

[@toozy101]

They better watch themselves, selling bases to China is dangerous. Screw the communists.

[@CodytheHun123]

I’m excited for the Makin Raid episode. Carlson’s Raiders is my favorite units in the entire war. I hope we get an episode on the Carlson’s Long Patrol.

[@thebirdbrand]

I have too “Pause” these episodes so much and read all the captions and forces strength and stats underneath the real commanded photos. It’s so detailed. It’s a good thing!! The research you guys do is amazing! Kinda wish the guy who does the KZbin voiceover would do the Podcast as well!

[@moalzaben5554]

Finally we get an actual detailed video at what happened during the land battle of Gavutu-Tanambogo, I’ve searched far and wide for a vid about the battle of Gavutu-Tanambogo considering I got curious because I want to find more about this battle and all I can find was Wikipedia and a few other sources

[@samwill7259]

I can only imagine what the marines must be thinking right here at the beginning of the island hopping campaign. "There's HOW many islands in this part of the south Pacific?!"

[@redaug4212]

What's funny is that Japanese strategists tasked with defending these islands were probably asking themselves the same thing.

[@jackdaniel7465]

Don't forget the U.S Army was also involved with the island hopping campaigns, in fact the u.s Army had 16 infantry divisions deployed in the Pacific theater while the Marines only had 6, the Pacific theater WAS NOT FOUGHT JUST BY THE MARINES.

[@CptChaosSidekick]

This series has made me look forward to Tuesday mornings! Brilliant episode as always!!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Pacific War Podcast: thepacificwar.podbean.com Pacific War #1 - Attack on Pearl Harbor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKu2Yo13qtGjpbs Pacific War #2 - Japanese Invasion of Malaya: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6GleIh5bbSde5Y Pacific War #3 - Japanese attack on Guam, Wake, and the Philippines: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4uXlWqHmt6crM0 Pacific War #4 - Japan Continues Attacking: Borneo, Philippines: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5m0o6luZ617pJo Pacific War #5 - Fall of Wake Island: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpjXkpqbrMikgdE Pacific War #6 - Battle of Kampar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3i8kpqefqikobs Pacific War #7 - Battle of Slim River: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5a6cn-notiLrtU Pacific War #8 - Battle for the Dutch East Indies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onPam5qbqKumfLc Pacific War #9 - Invasion of New Britain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIavZmZunp2Co9U Pacific War #10 - Fall of Malaya: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGiukoGqo5emfNE Pacific War #11 - Battle of Makassar Strait: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnuwqaVteqlrqqs Pacific War #12 - Fall of Singapore: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpDbdmd5i6xmqLs Pacific War #13 - Invasion of Sumatra: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enKVeX6XmtprrZY Pacific War #14 - Invasion of Timor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnqnYamqapdgrLs Pacific War #15 - Fall of Java: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Cye5aoZ6mEibM Pacific War #16 - Fall of Rangoon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/parYaK1trLaBp8k Pacific War #17 - How the US Responded to Pearl Harbor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF6TnZyJjqZpZq8 Pacific War #18 - Hideki Tojo: Bringing Japan Into The Pacific War: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXeyZaJjg5eZgc0 Pacific War #19 - Japanese Raids in the Indian Ocean: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2iYmautfMd5fqc Pacific War #20 - Fall of Bataan & The Bataan Death March: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYvWqaOdg9yrj8U Pacific War #21 - Doolittle Raid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioWwY3uIaLKnr9E Pacific War #22 - Japanese Advance on Burma Road: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWtkGZtaLOsg6c Pacific War #24 - Battle of the Coral Sea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX67aIxsg8-Wb6M Pacific War #25 - Fall of the Philippines: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3baeWulhtBpfpo Pacific War #26 - Fall of Burma: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqqrooGPlNVlbbs Pacific War #27 - Operation Sei-Go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIXEkJiropqbmrc Pacific War #28 - Battle of Midway: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmLUfKKkZ9eXsM0 Pacific War #29 - Japanese Invasion of Alaska: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZLcl3-iqtBgndE Pacific War #30 - Japanese Attack on Sydney: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ-8nmqGabSsn9U Pacific War #31 - MacArthur and the Philippines Disaster: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpe6cn6QmcqfqM0 Pacific War #32 - Attacks New Guinea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emSZq56FapuVpqM Pacific War #33 - Biological Warfare in China: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2XalJKpr5uLfsU Pacific War #34 - Japan Attacks the Continental United States: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iamsYWaqo5yJbs0 Pacific War #35 - Invasion of Buna-Gona: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amPQnmWdis99sLM Pacific War #36 - Battle of Kokoda: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4jEn2etesdliNE

[@minoru-kk]

Brilliant as usual! In this movie, wonderful narration seems tactfully described actions of US units with short phrases. But as so one who has heard stories such as invasion of Tripoli, mention to this battle's importance to the USMC was unexpected. Thanks K&G staffs and please get some sleep.

[@SJstackinbodys]

The fact that America was able to massively rearm and reorganise in the middle of a Japanese lightning advance and the fleet cripple is,, all while arming multiple allies with thousands of tonnages of supply is a feat of industrial power that has never been done before or ever since in human history

[@Xix1326]

This is the series I've been waiting to see; this level of detail. And it's only about halfway through the war. I'd love to see this done for the European theatre. Thanks so much for a great set.

[@Martijn_Steinpatz]

Japanese command wasn't completely wrong in it's assessment that the Americans wouldn't attack in 1942. Marine general VanderGrift expected to be deployed in 1943 as well. However, Admiral King insisted on attacking sooner because a Japanese presence on Guadalcanal would seriously threaten American supply lines to Australia. Also, as a true Navy Admiral he upheld Horatio Nelson's motto 'always up and at them', to disrupt the enemy's plans. Hence Operation Watchtower aka Operation Shoestring (named so by Kings's staff because of the quick and poor planning.

[@Cailus3542]

Whatever faults King had, he was still a brilliant man, and he was spot on in this regard. It was still a gamble, but a necessary one. Mind you, if he'd heard you suggest that he was following the advice of a British admiral, he'd probably be screaming invectives for a good hour.

[@davidwarburton2915]

@@Cailus3542 at almost any other point in history, Ernie King would have been a nightmare commander. But he was the right man at the right time to lead the Navy through WWII. His absolute, unshakable belief that he was always right lead to decisions such as Guadalcanal and many other decisions that hastened Japan’s defeat. He was indispensable to defeating Japan.

[@wjsnow2195]

It never ceases to amaze me how well the Marines did considering how literally everything was stacked against them. Damn the old breed were something special.

[@Bear15780]

Yeah, and using springfields a bunch of beasts.

[@LatinW321]

@@Bear15780in the island hopping campaign.?? Weren’t they using springfields in the Philippines campaign

[@Bear15780]

@LatinW321 Yes, the 1st Marine division was sent with Springfields to guadalcanal. Only one battalion was sent to guadalcanal with m1s.

[@shannonfreeman3655]

You guys do a great job I could watch these all day long, thanks for all you do.

[@liltrixie2281]

Wow, what a Fantastic Video, so much information! I'm going to have to watch this at least 1 more time to fully grasp & appreciate these Historic Operations! Cheers to all involved to the Kings & Generals Crew, you are helping so much! As a Veteran I salute this incredible Channel!

[@irishpsalteri]

Thanks for these. Read about the Pacific Theater all my life, love this tight focus.

[@69Applekrate]

Excellent work. I have studied this campaign for a few decades and am still learning details of it here. well done and thank you. recommended

[@benedictbadminton4993]

i am absolutely in love with this series. please continue it

[@Luis-be9mi]

The more I watch the more I learn ww2 wasn’t only a war of resources, fighting tyranny, and deception. But also a war of egos, generals and admirals fighting not only their counterparts but also their own Allies. Fighting over who would lead and who will receive the most resources.

[@deoglemnaco7025]

Except for my two sons. I had two boys in the navy, and they were good kids. Unfortunately they were on opposite sides. One imperial navy and the other good old America. They died in each other’s arms

[@Quin9399]

@@deoglemnaco7025 how?

[@robertnegron9706]

Ask Monty and Patton

[@robertnegron9706]

@@deoglemnaco7025 😮

[@deoglemnaco7025]

@@robertnegron9706 I miss my children. Did you ever have any yourself?

[@t5ruxlee210]

The USN was just as protective when it came to its fast freighters and "oilers". Both were a very scarce item, in demand "right now", everywhere in the Pacific by everyone. Like the British Army windfall capture of vast stocks of Italian Army armour piecing Krupp artillery shells at Tobruk, that they could then repurpose and use after (the first fall of) Tobruk, the Marines intact takeover of the overstocked Japanese ration storage facilities on Guadalcanal was another vital godsend.

[@pakers2128]

also the construction equipment; the construction equipment was never landed but the carrier force departed before the 50% of the ships were unloaded therefore the landing group left shortly after.

[@kaikaichen]

I remember hearing somewhere that the landings on Guadalcanal are cited as one reason why the Marines operate their own fixed-wing aircraft to this day and won't ever give them up - the fact that the air support which the Navy was supposed to provide had abandoned them after only a couple days.

[@sodog44]

This campaign was so brutal. The loss of life and material on both sides was insane.

[@z000ey]

When you think of the Tanambogho and Ghavutu landings and the bitter fighting there among pretty large troops numbers, you should have in mind that Tanambogho is cca 150x150 meters while Ghavutu is cca 150x300 meters, and the distance through the shallows between them is some 100m. Something similar in the fierceness of fighting in the smallest of confined areas came a year later on the southwest point of Tarawa, the Betio island (10x larger but with a 10x larger invading and defending force too)

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , K&G . 🐺

[@richardmalcolm1457]

Good recap, as usual. One niggle: The ship icon for Inoue's 4th Fleet (@4:50), which even specifies that his flagship was the light cruiser Kashima, clearly depicts a Yamato class battleship. (The same problem recurs with Mikawa' icon.) But the Yamatos never got closer to the Solomons than Truk in the entire war. It risks being misleading to use Yamatos as an icon for every major Japanese task force or fleet.

[@jeffreyestahl]

That's the icon they've used for fleet commands in the IJN the entire series.

[@richardmalcolm1457]

@@jeffreyestahl Is it? Maybe I missed that. I think it's a suboptimal decision, though not one that undermines the series.

[@jeffreyestahl]

@@richardmalcolm1457 Yep. They do however always get the right profile ship for the flag correct though.

[@jeffreyestahl]

@@nicholasconder4703 Let's not nit-pick. They did an exceptional job and always try to improve quality with each new video.

[@hanzup4117]

Hi Kings and Generals, I'm really enjoying this series so far, but I'm curious, what have you got cooking for the future? Any hints?

[@davec6146]

Lots of very intesting information. I enjoyed this very much.

[@williamkane2553]

Great video!

[@cloneeja]

God please finish this serie.

[@TaraZaraChara]

Can't wait to see your coverage of the Iconic Battle of Savo Island!

[@christianhaupt2637]

Absolutely love this series!!

[@13thravenpurple94]

Great work 🥳🥳🥳 Thank you 💜💜💜

[@DylansPen]

The U.S. Navy fought some horrendous naval battles just north and west of Guadalcanal. I think the Marines on Guadalcanal lost a total of 1,500 men but the Navy lost 5,500 men.

[@oat138]

Fantastic video. Thank you.

[@realmcb7331]

USN: this is going smoothly *Mikawa’s 8th fleet sneaking into iron bottom sound*

[@theawesomeman9821]

The Red Thin Line, is a cinematic historical retelling of the battle of Guadalcanal. Its a nice movie, and pretty accurate about the ground portion of the battle. However, the film totally bybasses the role of the naval battleships during the battle. Overall, I think its a good film although I don't understand why they gave George Clooney a minor cameo. He doesn't play any significant historical figure in the film.

[@vortega472]

Indeed, a very good start.

[@brokenbridge6316]

I heard one of the things the US marines captured from the Japanese in this operation was a cooler full of Japanese Beer. Which must've made the marines very happy. My compliments to all those who made this video a reality.

[@Murmanskkk]

everybody gangsta till the japanese forgot to build an airfield

[@rhyscruz]

Wtf does forgor mean. Learn to spell

[@miamijules2149]

@@rhyscruz It’s obviously a typo bruh....

[@timetraveler0002]

i think they did build one the us troops captured it

[@zainmudassir2964]

They captured the near complete airstrip and the Korean labourers

[@prabhjotsingh4207]

L

[@balikbayan832]

As an alien, i can't tell you how much i am amazed that earthlings eliminate each other.

[@jasonz7788]

Great work Sir thank you

[@daveholland4598]

Not a bad episode and I will recommend this to anyone as a good description of the lead up and opening of the Guadalcanal Campaign.

[@ykardasis]

So much information so many facts, so interesting, can't wait for the next episode!!!

[@Roderickdl]

Finally, we get to some America kicking ass. Had to wait all year, worth it.

[@shep9231]

"And so, it begins." Kosh - Babylon 5 I've been waiting for this...

[@beachboy0505]

excellent 👍 video 📹 Wait for next week

[@HannibalLecter-w3r]

Imagine being a soldier defending a small island, you know that you can be easily outnumbered, and the quickest reinforcement can come in several days, so there are only 2 choices fight to death or surrender.

[@theawesomeman9821]

for me it depends on the terms of surrender if all is truely hopeless

[@RW77777777]

you can hide and guerilla actions are permitted under Bushido doctrine it's not honor granted; but not dishonorable either it's not an easy choice if you've lost all your friends in combat I think in that scenario, the self-critic for most people would be pushing for a self-punishing dishonorable surrender because of your 'failure'

[@Zgreasewood]

Imagine no food or ammunition is coming and healthcare nonexistent, "IJA" was screwed.

[@Primetiime32]

Thanks for the upload

[@MAli-rr9km]

I hope there will be historical videos on the war Series of India Pakistan respectively 1947-48, 1965, and 1971. there are lot of Information available around (Saved in books and old news papers) documentaries as well, but your presentation is at different level.

[@allgood6760]

Brave souls on both sides.. thanks for this👍🇳🇿

[@starfire4539]

You know what’s crazy, I’m from Solomon Islands and my old family home, in the backyard we have a hill and there are so many bullet casings and other remnants in the Guadalcanal. We used to play with the stuff, although it is actually quiet dangerous, just a little while ago one of those old explosive went off.

[@AyubuKK]

I don’t even wanna try imagining what the inhabitants of the islands went through during all this.

[@timerover4633]

Having been there and talked with some of the older people who survived the war, you really do not want to know.

[@ianb9028]

I have been there a few times, as Time Rover said there are some horror stories from that time. Although not on Guadal Canal, there were stories that cannabilism was still practiced on the outer islands. One story that was told to me on a diving expedition was of a Japanese vessel that was sunk and IJN survivors managed to swim ashore through shark infested waters to one of the islands, as they staggered up the beach they were killed and subsequently eaten by the locals.

[@francois9747]

I take it that what the Japanese did to the Solomon Islanders were basically what the Japanese did to China. Very sad, cruel, and inhumane.

[@k27ism]

My grandmother's older brother as a native of Malaita, Langalanga Lagoon was fighting in Guadalcanal, then to New Georgia, then to Bouganville. I never knew him because I was born years after he passed away in the late 80s. But luckily his stories were documented in a book that I found. He was part of a commando unit headed by New Zealand officers. In Unit 23 under Lt. Len Barrow when they were in New Georgia and Bouganville. At Guadalcanal he was with marines at Mataniko. I like to think he did his part to chase the Japanese invaders away from his country. His name was George Maelalo. Jah bless!

[@hamburgersandfuriousanger6820]

My grandpa would’ve been floored by videos like this.

[@Gorkemkocamanoglu]

Could you please make a video about the Siege of Nagykanizsa? Its one of the most interesting sieges i have ever seen!

[@Artansis]

Love this series, thanks!

[@aegystierone8505]

Guadalcanal is hell for the Marines, well war is hell either way......

[@jfdavis668]

New Caledonia is a "Grench Colony" according to the map.

[@cescoalexander7912]

Had to Google, thought I missed something in history class.

[@dominicguye8058]

I noticed that too 😆

[@saniaamirbaaz8850]

Grench?

[@UnNuclear]

Taco Tuesday and the K&G Pacific War is the best combo

[@davewu2007]

Yes finally we get to the Solomons campaign!

[@moalzaben5554]

U know what would be cool, if you guys made a detailed video in your fiction channel about the wars of the ace combat universe, like the circum-pacific war, emmeria-estovakia war, usean continental war, belkan war, Aurelia-leasath war, lighthouse war, etc.

[@Zgreasewood]

The problem is a poor number of people would be interested. The number of likes is proof.

[@moalzaben5554]

@@Zgreasewood yeah I guess, but it wouldn’t hurt to at least try

[@DaFroBroforeal]

I love this series.

[@omarbradley6807]

Now it's just six months until the campaign end, With bloodbaths on land and amazing battles at sea

[@Kuwaitisnot_adeployment]

That was a vicious start Japan, very impressive 👏... but now it's our turn... Hold our 🍻 and watch this

[@algonquinchess]

here goes the great counter-attack! keep up the great work!

[@iPhoneOrphan]

at 6:33 it says Grench Colony on New Caledonia

[@davidjohnlees]

The Grench were a mighty power.

[@robbabcock_]

Amazing series! 🇺🇸🇯🇵

[@erickam6733]

Fun fact the name of John S. McCain might be familiar to some, as he is the grandfather of the former US politician John McCain III of Arizona.

[@TheJuris1973]

shouldnt it be his father though? he was a senior Admiral in the Navy in the 60's when McCain was shot down over Vietnam.

[@RW77777777]

McCain Jr was a lieutenant commander in early 42' in Africa and then the Pacific he had JMIII when he was 25. both daddy and grandpappi were/became admirals, he retired as a captain which isn't too shabby after 6 years of POW torture

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

Bet Fletcher was glad he didn’t put the carriers in danger after Savo Island occurred.

[@evilloli429]

Too bad fletcher got partly blamed with the whole thing when it was a failure of communications and utter incompetence of the commanding officers that led to that embarrassment of a defeat.

[@evilloli429]

Too bad fletcher got partly blamed with the whole thing when it was a failure of communications and utter incompetence of the commanding officers that led to that embarrassment of a defeat.

[@overworlder]

Topical . . . Sogavare seems keen to re-enact 1942-3 for the Solomons.

[@Idahoguy10157]

It should be mentioned the US Navy suffered greater loses in the Guadalcanal campaign than did the First Marine Division

[@daveholland4598]

For every dead Marine/Soldier there were 3 dead Navy. In less than 30 minutes during the Battle of Savo Island the navy lost over 1000. To put in in perspective the entire 6 month land campaign had around 1600 KIA.

[@cameronmitchell7686]

Finally some Guadalcanal content!

[@cameronmitchell8428]

Hey, what,are you doing here?

[@ph89787]

Look up Drachinifel’s series on the Guadalcanal Campaign naval battles

[@daveholland4598]

Have you see the you tube channel Guadalcanal Walking a Battlefield?

[@Conn30Mtenor]

Fletcher was correct in his assertion that the carriers would only be available for a short time- he was short of aircraft.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

'MacArthur and King did not get along...' THAT'S an understatement! But it should really be said that they did not dislike or despise each other. More than anything else, they were the same kind of man... a towering intellect with a domineering personality. One did not work 'with' either King or MacArthur. You worked FOR him, and even then if one was too original a thinker one would get sidelined or have their career wrecked. One didn't disagree or, worse, publicly disagree with either personality lightly. The one thing that I'll give Ernest King real credit for was that he kept his political ambitions in check. The man avoided the press as much as possible where Big Mac never saw a microphone he didn't like. And at NO point would King have publicly called his Commander-in-Chief 'the temporary occupant of the the White House'. I'm a military historian and whenever some gasbag says something dumb like 'every POTUS should be a veteran' I point to the corruption of the Grant White House and the manifest danger to the republic of a man like Dugout Doug.

[@thefinal9923]

My favorite part of these videos has been trying to guess where the soulless corporate ad is and skip it. The punishment if I fail is I have to watch it. It's a dire punishment.

[@JG-xf3dv]

At 6:38 you label New Caledonia as a “Grench” colony 🤔

[@KingsandGenerals]

Should have been Grinch, sorry

[@JG-xf3dv]

@@KingsandGenerals lol fair enough love the vids though amazing work 👌🏻

[@ianbulmer4838]

Kokoda is the correct pronunciation not cocka da

[@blakekeithley3400]

My uncles Harry and Mitch were at Guadalcanal.

[@p0xus]

6:33 Those Grenches on New Caledonia. Lol

[@muhammadforuq6638]

👍👍👍😉 , please make more videos about Timurid empire and Timur , Jalaliddin Manguberdi

[@chadrowe8452]

3 :50 gormley blows

[@XenophonAnabasis]

My Grandpa was at the Solomon's.

[@theawesomeman9821]

what was his division?

[@XenophonAnabasis]

@@theawesomeman9821 he was Navy, LST 225. Though he had a lot of stories about going ashore with the Marines. He was also at white beach on peliue (unsure of spelling).

[@theawesomeman9821]

@@XenophonAnabasis cool. Thanks.

[@wolfu597]

The amount of supplies and equipment, abandoned by the Japanese at the airfield, would be of great benefits to the Marines in the upcoming months. Marine engineers had airfield operational within 2 weeks, by using Japanese dynamite and Japanese construction equipment, that ran on Japanese gasoline. The amount rice that was left behind is what kept the Marines alive, since they didn't manage to unload all of their supplies before the fleet was pulled back. Heck, they even had an ice machine, also left behind by the Japanese, which came to known as "Tojo's Ice cream shop".

[@lurkingmando6405]

Still waiting on that opening music name

[@npierce14]

Finally we get to when the Real Pacific war starts island hopping time!

[@rossleahy2150]

Enjoying these but do wish you had found out how to pronounce Kokoda!

[@rrealgr]

Please put some ads, I want to help this channel but can't donate yet, watching ads is the least I can do

[@djeto2525]

The first counter attack against the Japanese empire, I didn't know it was the Solomon Islands.

[@jeffreyestahl]

I've long argued that Guadalcanal was the real turning point in the Pacific War, not Midway. The IJA/IJN were still planning (and conducting) small offensives following Midway, but the naval battles off Guadalcanal and the Slot attrited the IJN to the point of near inactivity.

[@alansivkoff282]

The first time an invading force of combat soldiers was at Milne bay. The troops at Guadalcanal were mostly construction.

[@namenotfound8747]

Whenever I here 5th Marines be called amongst the best. Not going lie, makes you feel proud to serve with the Fighting 5th.

[@TomG1555]

9:46 Notably, one of the long-range Japanese attacks in June resulted in the 'Akutan Zero' incident: (from Wikipedia) "The Akutan Zero, also known as Koga's Zero (古賀のゼロ) and the Aleutian Zero, was a type 0 model 21 Mitsubishi A6M Zero Japanese fighter aircraft that crash-landed on Akutan Island, Alaska Territory, during World War II. It was found intact by the Americans in July 1942 and became the first flyable Zero acquired by the United States during the war.[1][2] It was repaired and flown by American test pilots. As a result of information gained from these tests, American tacticians were able to devise ways to defeat the Zero, which was the Imperial Japanese Navy's primary fighter plane throughout the war. The Akutan Zero has been described as "a prize almost beyond value to the United States",[3] and "probably one of the greatest prizes of the Pacific War".[4] Japanese historian and lieutenant general Masatake Okumiya stated that the acquisition of the Akutan Zero "was no less serious" than the Japanese defeat at the Battle of Midway, and that it "did much to hasten Japan's final defeat".

[@theawesomeman9821]

Guadalcanal, has been the only battle in history, so far were planes, battlships, and infranty forces fought at the same time.

[@hkiller57]

Normandy?

[@ianb9028]

The earliest I am aware of was WW1 at Gallipoli the British (including the ANZAC's)/French used aircraft, infantry and battleships. Granted the aircraft were mostly used in aerial recon but did attempt to drop grenades on Turkish troops.

[@theawesomeman9821]

@@hkiller57 let me rephrase my comment, Gaudalcanal was the only battle where planes, battleships and infrantry fought their respected counter parts (I.E. battleship v battleship) at the same time.

[@alfrancisbuada2591]

I'm here too! so yay, who's with me!?

[@enormhi]

"New Caladonia (Grench Colony)"

[@beodyn7648]

FYI, the US Army did more amphibious landings then the US Marine Corp during WW2. =P

[@BeingFireRetardant]

Well, given that they had 80 times the resources, manpower, and logistics than the Corp, that would make perfect sense. How many Marines fought in the ETO?

[@redaug4212]

@@BeingFireRetardant Only a few individuals that served with the OSS. The Marine's involvement in the ETO was ancillary to the Army and Navy; staying onboard naval vessels and supporting invasions by clearing mines, spotting targets, etc.

[@BeingFireRetardant]

@@redaug4212 All true. But that's kinda my point. The vast majority, almost all really, of Marine strength was in the Pacific. And the Army still had more landing capability, transports, supply vessels, Higgins, etc. than the Corp did, in theatre, at any given time. But regardless of allocation, that really speaks to the logistics victory in being able to project war winning power ten thousand miles from home, simply due to resources and capabilities.

[@daveholland4598]

How many of those US Army landings were opposed?

[@redaug4212]

@@daveholland4598 Most of them; with varying degrees of opposition of course.

[@robmckrill3134]

I would love to see a collaboration with Purun and yourself..it would be monumental...just saying

[@ryanhua555]

6:38 "Grench Colony"

[@a55anhad0]

Great doco but let’s get the pronunciation of Kokoda correct..CO…CO..DA

[@ianbulmer4838]

agreed still graet doco