The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War

Battle of the Philippine Sea-The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot with Jon Parshall

12.19.2023 - By Seth Paridon, William TotiPlay

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This week Seth, Bill and wingman Jon Parshall take a very deep dive into the first day of the Battle of the Philippine Sea, June 19, 1944, better known as The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot. The trio looks at the Japanese plans, how they fell into American hands, and all the drama and intrigue between US Admirals as the largest Japanese fleet yet put to sea in the war heads straight for Task Force 58. The decisive battle that the Japanese hung their hopes on turns into one of the biggest routs in Naval history in the largest carrier battle of the war. Tune in and see what the team has to say.

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