For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action above and beyond the call of duty while serving with.... some of the most well known individuals in Marine Corps and Coast Guard history. Reinforcements arrive when both Soldiers and Marines dig in for the defense around Henderson Field. Tune in to this riveting story of unwavering bravery and selfless heroism as the men involved make a stand against the Empire of Japan.

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For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action above and beyond the call of duty while serving with.... some of the most well known individuals in Marine Corps and Coast Guard history. Reinforcements arrive when both Soldiers and Marines dig in for the defense around Henderson Field. Tune in to this riveting story of unwavering bravery and selfless heroism as the men involved make a stand against the Empire of Japan. (EPISODE TO BE CONTINUED)

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Some of the first major engagements of the battle take place in this episode as the Imperial Japanese Army is determined to retake Henderson Field from the Marines defending it. Find out how native Solomon Islanders work to assist American troops in the desperate struggle to hold the line at all costs.

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The first major battle of the island hopping campaign began in the Solomon Islands on August 7, 1942. American Marines come ashore at Guadalcanal and the surrounding islands in an effort to secure the region from Japanese control. Although the Marines make great progress in the coming days, the U.S. Navy suffered their worst defeat in history. The campaign to establish a foothold in the Southwest Pacific becomes a very costly and deadly six month operation for both sides involved.

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Just one month after the Battle of Coral Sea, Japanese and American forces lock horns over the Pacific for control of a tiny island much closer to the U.S. mainland. The Battle of Midway kicks off early in June 1942 when the underdog U.S. Navy responds to four, massive Japanese carrier groups attacking the Marines at Midway Atoll. Follow along to find out why some historians say this is the turning point in the war as two major powers duke it out in the skies as our sailors and airmen handle this perilous threat.

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Preceding the Battle of Midway, the often overlooked Battle of Coral Sea, puts the American Navy on the map where the Japanese least expect it. In May 1942, the first ever carrier battle where the opposing sides never see one another, takes place. Allied and Australian bases are at extreme risk as an Imperial Japanese invasion fleet approaches. Plans change when the Japanese receive their first bout of American military might. Find out what took place here and how the outcome set the standard for the rest of World War II in the Pacific Theater.

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During the attack on Pearl Harbor, numerous American installations across the Pacific region are attacked by the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy. With the outcome of their survival unknown, the American people anticipate complete disaster. Determined to strike back, the American people discover a way to get back at the Empire of Japan in a way previously thought to be impossible. Find out how one group of U.S. Marines on defending Wake Island gave the enemy a run for their money, providing hope and confidence in the hearts of those at home thousands of miles away.

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In this first episode of our new miniseries, we focus on the first year of U.S. involvement in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The road to Pearl Harbor is marked by escalating tensions between the United States and Japan, beginning with Japan's invasion of China in 1937. Discover why diplomatic negotiations between the two nations failed to find common ground, and what the motivation was that ultimately caused the United States to enter the war. In this first miniseries episode, follow along as we discuss what linked the conflicts in Europe, Africa, and Asia, leading to America's active involvement in the global conflict forever known as World War II. 

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This is part 3 of our conversation with Brad Gottfried on the 1862 Maryland Campaign from the U.S. Civil War. In this episode we look at the afternoon phase of fighting that took place on Sept. 17, 1862 near the Antietam creek. We examine famous areas of the battlefield like the Bloody Lane and the Burnside Bridge, where in a matter of hours thousands of souls would be sacrificed upon the alter of freedom.

The author of 18 books on the U.S. Civil War and counting, as well as a licensed Battlefield Guide at Antietam and licensed Town Guide in Gettysburg, Brad's knowledge will help everyone from history new-comers to die hard enthusiasts understand one of the greatest struggle in our nation's history.

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This is part 2 of our conversation with Brad Gottfried on the 1862 Maryland Campaign from the U.S. Civil War. In this episode we look at the morning phase of fighting that took place on Sept. 17, 1862 near the Antietam creek. We examine famous areas of the battlefield like the Bloody Cornfield and the West Woods, where in a matter of hours thousands of souls would be sacrificed upon the alter of freedom.

The author of 18 books on the U.S. Civil War and counting, as well as a licensed Battlefield Guide at Antietam and licensed Town Guide in Gettysburg, Brad's knowledge will help everyone from history new-comers to die hard enthusiests understand one of the greatest struggle in our nation's history.

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