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Guadalcanal: America's First Offensive

Crusade in the Pacific examines early American offensive operations in World War II beginning with the Battle of Guadalcanal. U.S. marines land on the island and fight a well dug-in Japanese army while also being harassed by Japanese aircraft. After several month, U.S. establish Henderson Field and secure the island. It also looks at the taking of New Georgia Island and the Battle of Kula Gulf.

English
  • Originally Aired January 7, 1951
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Created January 13, 2019 by
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Name Type Role
Fred Feldkamp Writer
Arthur B. Tourtellot Director