In response, the US First Marine Division invaded on Aug. From there, Japanese aircraft could interdict the American supply route to Australia and New Zealand.

On July 6, work began on an airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal. In the spring of 1942, Imperial Japanese forces extended their operations into the southern part of the Solomon Islands, establishing a seaplane base on Tulagi in May and landing troops on Guadalcanal, a large island less than 20 miles south, on June 8. Comments on scenes from the miniseries are based on a screener HBO provided to Armchair General.

To give viewers historical background on the five military campaigns covered in this 10-part miniseries-Guadalcanal, New Britain, Peleliu, Iwo Jima and Okinawa- Armchair General presents the following synopses. The Pacific, the much-anticipated miniseries from HBO that follows the stories of several US Marines through some of the heaviest fighting in some of the worst conditions of World War II, debuts March 14 at 9:00 p.m Eastern Time.

Battles in the HBO Miniseries ‘The Pacific’ – A Synopsis By Jerry D.

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