Japanese Thought They Had Trapped U.S. Marines — Until Americans Annihilated 400 in One Night скачать в хорошем качестве

Japanese Thought They Had Trapped U.S. Marines — Until Americans Annihilated 400 in One Night

In November 1943, Japanese forces attempted a daring nighttime landing behind American lines at Bougainville, believing they could shatter the Marine perimeter from the rear with 475-850 troops from the 17th Division. What seemed like a tactical masterstroke quickly became a devastating trap as Marines from the 3rd and 9th Regiments systematically sealed off the Japanese landing zone while artillery, anti-aircraft guns, and small arms fire decimated every escape attempt. By dawn, approximately 400 Japanese soldiers lay dead on the beaches with only 17 Marine casualties, proving that superior coordination and firepower could turn an enemy's surprise attack into their complete annihilation. Subscribe for more untold stories of WW2!