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Episode 657-Hell Comes to Henderson Field
The Japanese pull out all the stops in attacking Henderson Field. Meanwhile, Japanese reinforcements continue to land on Guadalcanal. Gen. Vandegrift pleads for 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. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and commercial-free listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. https://worldwariipodcast.net...
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Hello, and thank you for listening to the history of World War II podcast. Episode 657, Hell Comes to Henderson Field. Last time, on October 11, 1942, what was to have been the start of the final battle of Guadalcanal with the Japanese having an intricate plan turned into a US Navy victory of sorts.
While most Japanese forces were successfully landed during this operation, the bombardment group was to have shelled Hendersonfield into oblivion, but that was roughly treated by Admiral Scott's task force. That it had been luck that put him and his in the right place at the right time did
not change the fact that the Americans had gotten back a bit of their own for the Battle of Savo Island. Still, as far as battles went, the Second Battle of Savo Island did not rot any major changes. No, that would be decided on land, with rifles, artillery, steel, and courage. However, two days later, after the naval engagement on October 13th, it started
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