135 - How the Marines Prepared for Guadalcanal Operation Watchtower Explained

This is the first in a major series of podcasts looking at the Battles of Guadalcanal. This is an interview with Dave Holland. This episode looks at: Guadalcanal's strategic significance Terrain and Climate of Guadalcanal Development of Marine Amphibious Doctrine Combat experience within the 1st Marine Division Strength and structure of a Marine Division US intelligence preparation before the landings Japanese intelligence and intentions US decision to land on Guadalcanal and Tulagi Operation Shoestring Dave is an ex-Marine and was posted to Guadalcananal with the Australian Federal Police. He regularly leads battlefield study tours through the area. He is a world-leading expert on the battles of Guadalcanal and author of Guadalcanal's Longest Fight - The Pivotal Battles of the Matanikau Front.

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135 - How the Marines Prepared for Guadalcanal Operation Watchtower Explained is an episode from The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics and Leadership. by James Eling.

This episode is 43:53 long.

This episode was published on Aug 31, 2025.

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