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"Love, Death & Robots" Alternate Histories (TV Episode 2019) ⭐ 6.3 | Animation, Short, Action
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Might as well go on to the full World War series from the alternative history sci-fi master author Harry Turtledove.All your questions will be answered here, on Netflix…
"Love, Death & Robots" Alternate Histories (TV Episode 2019) ⭐ 6.3 | Animation, Short, Action
8m | TV-MA
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Ryan Szymanski of Battleship New Jersey has an interesting discussion with historian Robert Lundgren, author of “Battleship Victory”.
If proximity fuzes and radar had been in wide use only a half decade prior, how would the naval war in the Pacific and the bomber war over Germany have developed?
If proximity fuzes and radar had been in wide use only a half decade prior, how would the naval war in the Pacific and the bomber war over Germany have developed?
Perhaps the biggest reason Japan had such a terrible reputation for damage control in WW2 was that they were the only navy that used large caliber thermite shells. It was noted that when IJN Kirishima sank, she was glowing so brightly the Washington could see the glow at 6 miles.
I would recommend if you want to get some people that went deep into the weeds on this you check out the
Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast
Just this episode on the Cactus Air Force really demonstrates how “trial by fire” the whole of 1942 was and how early on the word of mouth for tactics could be good, but in this case was really not. The anecdotal experiences of the Marines at Midway getting plastered led to a lot of early doom and gloom predictions to the newly formed squadrons they were supposed to be helping.
Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast
Just this episode on the Cactus Air Force really demonstrates how “trial by fire” the whole of 1942 was and how early on the word of mouth for tactics could be good, but in this case was really not. The anecdotal experiences of the Marines at Midway getting plastered led to a lot of early doom and gloom predictions to the newly formed squadrons they were supposed to be helping.
Also highly recommended (especially if you are serious about the Pacific pivot) is Eric Bergerud’s book “Fire in the Sky.” In the opening chapters he performs a flawless analysis of the strategic aspects of the South Pacific and the need to capture certain island chains to keep Australia neutralized. Although the ability to strike across distance in faster times has changed, the fundamental facts remain. I hope every Pacific campaign planner has it on his bookshelf.
Happened to catch this video of B-17 raids over Germany - thought some might like it. It features the famed 56th Fighter Group.
The Mustang may be sleeker and more famous, but I would still rather be in the Jug. Still not sure why the USAF didn’t use the P-47 more in Korea.
The Mustang may be sleeker and more famous, but I would still rather be in the Jug. Still not sure why the USAF didn’t use the P-47 more in Korea.
Blast from the past! My dad (30 year Tomcat RIO) had that game, my brothers and I spent countless hours on our first PC playing it. Awesome interview too.
The P-51 was more subject to battle damage due to water cooling; there are epic stories of aircraft with R-2800s returning with cylinders missing and yet they got their pilots home. Not to mention the combat loads that later-production P-47Ns could carry.
It was primarily due to parts availability, but I do recall an AF history paper where ANG wing commanders felt they claim they would never activate P-47’s units because the P-51 made for a natural transition to an all jet tactical AF. A interesting take considering the future use of the A-1 as SAR Sandy in Vietnam by the AF.