Episode 645-Japanese Mistakes/American Luck

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Posted On August 10, 2026

The Japanese forces almost take Edson’s Ridge but fail. Then Kawaguchi realizes, 1/3 of his attack force didn’t participate. Now the Japanese Combined Fleet will make Guadalcanal their paramount priority.

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