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Episode 659-Nimitz Brings In Bull Halsey
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The Battle of Guadalcanal is not going well for the Americans and the politicians in Washington are worried that they will lose the entire island. While they await events, Adm. Nimitz makes a move. Adm. Ghormley is out and Adm. William Halsey is in. 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 c...
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Hello, and thank you for listening to the history of World War II podcast. Episode 659, Admiral Nimitz brings in Bull Halsey. Last time in mid-October 1942, the American position on Guadalcanal was hit hard and repeatedly on their knees they might have been, but with their mechanics working overtime on their
remaining aircraft and the Japanese ground forces on the island still holding back until their numbers were increased, the American perimeter held. And now more U.S. Army fighters were on the way, not to mention another Army division, the 25th. Not that the Japanese knew this, and so on the morning of October 17th, they were coming in again with another
airstrike as two carriers had released their fighters and bombers to keep the Americans heads down. But the attackers were in for a surprise. Having broken somewhat the new Japanese codes, the American crypt analysts had deciphered that an attack was coming that morning. So, wildcats, there could have been more,
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