Isolating Rabaul: The Strategic Chessboard Before Guadalcanal

In this episode, we dive into the tense weeks leading up to the invasion of Guadalcanal. Major General Alexander Vandegrift and his Marines prepared for an amphibious assault with little time, limited resources, and almost no intelligence on the enemy's defenses. From command disputes to botched rehearsals, this episode breaks down the frustrations, miscalculations, and last-minute decisions that set the stage for one of the most grueling battles of World War II.