America’s First Offensive
This episode of Crusade in the Pacific, “Guadalcanal: America’s First Offensive” 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.
Created in 1951, “Crusade in the Pacific” was an early television documentary that remains one of the most comprehensive looks at the Pacific Campaign on land, sea and air. In 24 separate 30 minute episodes, “Crusade” journals the War through tons and tons of basically uncensored stock footage, along with the timeless voice of Westbrook Van Voorhis.
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