Episode 634-First Battle of Matanikau

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Posted On June 25, 2026

The Marines finish the airstrip, now just waiting for fighters to defend them against daily air raids. Meanwhile, an American patrol gets ambushed which leads to Vandegrift’s first major offensive.

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