In this episode of Forbidden History, we dive beneath the surface of Chuuk Lagoon, where a vast underwater graveyard tells the story of one of World War II’s most devastating naval defeats. Exploring the remains left behind after Operation Hailstone, we uncover how these wrecks became both haunting relics of war and one of the most extraordinary dive sites on Earth.

Cast List:

Eric Meyers: Narrator
Professor Bill Jeffrey: Maritime archaeologist, University of Guam
Diane Strong: Author
Gradvin Aisek: Local historian and cultural commentator
Jim Pinson: Technical diver
Bill Stinnett: Author and WWII naval researcher
Guy Walters: Historian and author
Michael Barnette: Maritime archaeologist and wreck diver

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