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204 - Armour in the Pacific
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46 minutes
Released:
Sep 25, 2023
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We do not think of armour being widely used in the Pacific campaign, and compared to other theatres, that is a reasonable assumption. However, it was utilised by both the Japanese and Americans from the island campaigns, such as Tarawa and Guadalcanal, through to the Philippines. Joining me today is Mike Guardia, who is the author of American Armor in the Pacific and The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II. Patreonpatreon.com/ww2podcast
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Sep 25, 2023
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