Nov 20 2023 36 mins
This episode follows the approach of Transport Group Yoke towards Tulagi. The initial bombardments by supporting aircraft and naval vessels set the stage for the Marines' landing. Once ashore, we'll discuss the challenging terrain of Tulagi and the tactical advances of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion and 2/5, as they navigate the island's ridges and confront enemy forces.
I’ll release images to help visualize the battlefield. They can be found on our social media sites or the episodes page below:
https://www.historyofthemarinecorps.com/episodes/guadalcanal-and-tulagi-part-2
· Images 1-3 (2:12): These maps show Transport Group Yoke’s advancement towards Tulagi, detailing their landing area and offering an overview of the neighboring islands
· Map 4 (7:15): Advancement of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Towards Phase Line A.
· Map 5-6 (11:31): Follows the Marine's advance beyond Phase Line A, heading towards Hills 208 and 281.
· Maps 7-8 (17:30): Maps of Gavutu and Tanambogo, location of enemy caves and unit movement