Episode 652-Chesty Puller Chooses Death

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Posted On September 7, 2026

With the Japanese forces in disarray to the west of Matanikau River, Marine Gen. Vandegrift will hit the enemy to his east. Meanwhile, the commander of the Japanese 17th Army himself lands on Guadalcanal. And as the Marines retreat back across the river Chesty decides to go through the enemy. 

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