Needing more time to build up his perimeter, Gen. Vandegrift sends Lt. Col. Chesty Puller and his men out to recon the Matanikau River. The Marines get more than they bargained for. Soon, its Chesty leading a line of Higgins boats to save his trapped men.
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Historian Adam Makos comes on to discuss his book Tidal Wave: The Pilots, The Princess, and the Enemy Ace. A true story of Courage and survival in WWII. Trying to cripple Hitler's war machine the eager Americans will launch the bloodiest air raid of the war. But some...
Author Isabella Skrypczak comes on to discuss her English translation of her grandmother's 2011 book about her time during WWII. The 6 year old girl and her mother and sent to Sibera, having been stripped of everything. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The...
While the Marines and GIs take on another attack, the Cactus Air Force has its hands full overhead. The morning of October 26th, will either bring victory or defeat on Guadalcanal. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect...
