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WWII E117 Holding the Line: Guadalcanal’s Test of Endurance
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With the Navy pulling out, the Marines on Guadalcanal were left in a bad situation. General Vandegrift had no choice but to tighten the perimeter around Lunga Point, focusing all defenses on the airfield.
Marine engineers struggled to keep the airfield operational, facing daily air raids and supply shortages. We'll close the episode with the Marines bracing for the Battle of the Tenaru, their first large-scale ground fight of the campaign.
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Manage episode 387533239 series 2576851
With the Navy pulling out, the Marines on Guadalcanal were left in a bad situation. General Vandegrift had no choice but to tighten the perimeter around Lunga Point, focusing all defenses on the airfield.
Marine engineers struggled to keep the airfield operational, facing daily air raids and supply shortages. We'll close the episode with the Marines bracing for the Battle of the Tenaru, their first large-scale ground fight of the campaign.
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Visit HistoryoftheMarineCorps.com to subscribe to our newsletter, explore episode notes and images, and see our references. Follow us on social media for updates and bonus content: Facebook and Twitter (@marinehistory) and Instagram (@historyofthemarines).
Visit AudibleTrial.com/marinehistory for a free audiobook and a 30-day trial.
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