148 - The Battle of Henderson Field - Guadalcanal 1942

This episode is the 14th episode in our Guadalcanal series. We look at the Battle of Henderson Field, which is the decisive terrain for the campaign. Had the airfield been lost, it is likely that the US would not have been able to hold Guadalcanal. We discuss: How do you defend critical terrain against a numerically superior force? How should defensive positions exploit terrain to maximize effectiveness? How do you integrate combined arms in the defense? How does poor communication affect tactical coordination? How do you integrate unfamiliar units into ongoing ope...