

WW2's greatest battles | 5. Guadalcanal
4 snips May 15, 2024
Military historian James Holland discusses the battle of Guadalcanal in WW2, highlighting the strategic significance of the island, logistical challenges faced by both the Japanese and American forces, the importance of Henderson Field, and the ultimate victory of the US in the Pacific theater.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Strategic Significance of Guadalcanal in World War II's Pacific Theater
03:10 • 3min
Logistical Challenges and Strategic Significance in the Pacific Theater of WW2
06:20 • 3min
The Strategic Significance of Henderson Field
08:53 • 18min
The Significance of the US Victory at Guadalcanal in World War II
26:30 • 3min