Videos tagged with Japanese Imperial Army

This video details the Battle of Alligator Creek on Guadalcanal, a pivotal early land engagement in the Pacific Theater. Expert Ian McCollum explains the strategic importance of Henderson Field and the tactical deployment of US forces, including Browning M1917s, M2 .50 caliber machine guns, and the surprising effectiveness of 37mm anti-tank guns firing canister rounds against Japanese infantry. The battle marked the first major land defeat for the Japanese in WWII and provided crucial intelligence on their combat doctrine.

This video provides a historical overview of the Pearl Harbor attack and its aftermath, presented by Dragonman from his Colorado Springs military museum. It details the events of December 7th, 1941, the subsequent declaration of war, and showcases various artifacts from the Japanese military, including kamikaze and infantry outfits, samurai swords, suicide knives, and cyanide pills. The narrative also touches upon the Battle of Iwo Jima and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, highlighting the Japanese military's fierce resistance and pride.