The Operations Room | The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal 1942 - Animated @TheOperationsRoom | Uploaded March 2021 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
Thanks to @Drachinifel for providing invaluable research material and rare images for use in this video. Go check out his channel for deeply knowledgeable and interesting naval history.
The Japanese are trying to reinforce and resupply their troops engaging in a bloody battle with US Marines on Guadalcanal. In preparation for the convoy, the Japanese Navy moves in to bombard Henderson Field. The US Navy faces them in two fierce and chaotic battles at night.
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Research and Script by Jordan Weaver
Special thanks to my Patreons: Alexander K Leach, András Csányi, Bill Luster, Chris Faehl, Cody, Dullis, Eric M, Flavio Ribeiro, Harmen, imfromthe808, John Smaha, JONATHAN Vallett, Kole Pulley, libor riska, Michael Choi, omega21, PS, Richard Bejtlich, Shay Kneupper, Stephen James, wilbs43, Zachery Plaice, Aaron, Aaron Weisenburger, Alex Bell, Alex Pickworth, Andrew Ringquist, Axel Essbaum, Ben Harazim, Bodo Nuber, Brett VanBuren, Caleb DeArmas, Casual Observer, Christopher Cardona, Connor Kunihiro, Damien Dec, Darius Cosby, Dayan, Douglas, Erick Velez, Escipio Sumski, Gaute, Geir Morten Soerensen, Graeme McEvoy, Gunship Sequel, Hanne Kortegaard Støchkel, Harrison A Tamke, Hunter Thornsberry, Innominate, Jack Baylor, Jack Mermod, Jackie Carson, Jason Wemyss, Jerry Xiao, Jessica Tiger, Jingold, Joe Robinson, John Walters, John Hesketh, Joseph Sullivan, Justin Smith, Kurt Fox, Luffylink, LVE, Manfred Breuner, Nick, Olufemi Adediwura, piranha45, Rick Y-Bobby, Riley Matthews, Robby Gottesman, Robert Evans, Roderick Russell, Rory Weden, The Man They Call Asher, Timothy Bucklin, UnicornStampede, Walter Kim, Warren Rudkin, Weston Hullander, William Lydon, zintho9, bascommander, Chris Roybal, Dave, e, Jack Lazarus, James Rosengrove, Johan West, john boland, Kristian Klibo, Marcelo Avila, Mark L., Mason, Matt, Matt Gonzales, Matthew Pulitano, Miguel, No Gods No Masters, Peter S., The Rainmaker, Tommy Gates, Wolfgang Seitz, Kelson Ball
Music: purple-planet.com
Thanks to @Drachinifel for providing invaluable research material and rare images for use in this video. Go check out his channel for deeply knowledgeable and interesting naval history.
The Japanese are trying to reinforce and resupply their troops engaging in a bloody battle with US Marines on Guadalcanal. In preparation for the convoy, the Japanese Navy moves in to bombard Henderson Field. The US Navy faces them in two fierce and chaotic battles at night.
My "Group Captain" tier Patreons vote on my next video subject. If you'd like to have your say on my next video, please check out my Patreon at the link below:
patreon.com/TheOperationsRoom
twitter.com/The_Ops_Room
Research and Script by Jordan Weaver
Special thanks to my Patreons: Alexander K Leach, András Csányi, Bill Luster, Chris Faehl, Cody, Dullis, Eric M, Flavio Ribeiro, Harmen, imfromthe808, John Smaha, JONATHAN Vallett, Kole Pulley, libor riska, Michael Choi, omega21, PS, Richard Bejtlich, Shay Kneupper, Stephen James, wilbs43, Zachery Plaice, Aaron, Aaron Weisenburger, Alex Bell, Alex Pickworth, Andrew Ringquist, Axel Essbaum, Ben Harazim, Bodo Nuber, Brett VanBuren, Caleb DeArmas, Casual Observer, Christopher Cardona, Connor Kunihiro, Damien Dec, Darius Cosby, Dayan, Douglas, Erick Velez, Escipio Sumski, Gaute, Geir Morten Soerensen, Graeme McEvoy, Gunship Sequel, Hanne Kortegaard Støchkel, Harrison A Tamke, Hunter Thornsberry, Innominate, Jack Baylor, Jack Mermod, Jackie Carson, Jason Wemyss, Jerry Xiao, Jessica Tiger, Jingold, Joe Robinson, John Walters, John Hesketh, Joseph Sullivan, Justin Smith, Kurt Fox, Luffylink, LVE, Manfred Breuner, Nick, Olufemi Adediwura, piranha45, Rick Y-Bobby, Riley Matthews, Robby Gottesman, Robert Evans, Roderick Russell, Rory Weden, The Man They Call Asher, Timothy Bucklin, UnicornStampede, Walter Kim, Warren Rudkin, Weston Hullander, William Lydon, zintho9, bascommander, Chris Roybal, Dave, e, Jack Lazarus, James Rosengrove, Johan West, john boland, Kristian Klibo, Marcelo Avila, Mark L., Mason, Matt, Matt Gonzales, Matthew Pulitano, Miguel, No Gods No Masters, Peter S., The Rainmaker, Tommy Gates, Wolfgang Seitz, Kelson Ball
Music: purple-planet.com
