Episode 649-Flying and Fighting Blind
The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 649-Flying and Fighting Blind

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 27, 202625 min

The Japanese bring their A Game. Their communications are changed, leaving the Americans blind and deaf, their air attack tactics are improved and more men are landed to take command of the east bank of the Matanikau River. On the other side, Adm. Nimitz is determined to give Gen. Vandegrift more help. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code thehistory20 at coveron.com/thehistory20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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