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The Pacific War was unlike anything the U.S. Marines had ever faced—besides a determined enemy, they also faced fanatical tactics. The Banzai charge was one of them. But there is more to it. What began as a rare exception would become a recurring nightmare across the islands. This is the story of how a desperate tactic shaped some of the bloodiest battles in World War II.
The Pacific War was unlike anything the U.S. Marines had ever faced—besides a determined enemy, they also faced fanatical tactics. The Banzai charge was one of them. But there is more to it. What began as a rare exception would become a recurring nightmare across the islands. This is the story of how a desperate tactic shaped some of the bloodiest battles in World War II.
