In fairness to The History Guy, the in depth of research going into each episode is phenomenal. Presentation is impeccable and just for pure facts, second to none. Love your work
@Marc Bondura Marc, you're not a very good story teller and seem to be a very unhappy man. Where do you think Wiki got their information? From many different people of course. So no Marc, The History Guy is not plagiarizing even if he does use Wiki as a resource. Grow up and move on.
@Marc Bondura Anyone who cares to can click on any random HG video and see that Marc's a liar. I picked the Hammond Circus Train Wreck. Wiki has a very short entry on it (which includes one grainy photo) in which they state the accident occurred in what is now Gary, In. THG posted an 11 minute video on the subject (including several photos of the wreck, but not the one from wiki) in which he never mentioned that fact. The other one was the Great Cranberry Scare of 1959, since the link is right next to the comment I'm typing. Wiki has no entry for that one. Marc is one of those punk-ass trolls that downvotes every video just to get a rise out of people, and I usually don't respond to trash like him but this time I will just to defend THG..
@@underwoodiii3 Wow! is this THE David McCullough? If so Wow! Just Wow! What an honor for The History Guy to be defended by you Sir. Love your work and have so much respect and appreciation for you. Thank you for the countless hours of enjoyment. I have all your books.
"Makin Atoll - little more than sand, trees and a small Japanese Military base. Miller's reconnaissance team landed there almost a week ago. Since then - we've heard nothing. The waiting's over, we're going in. For all we know they're already dead. If what little we know about the Japanese is true, it might be better if they are." I loved this mission in CoD WaW, nice to see the history behind the actual battle
My friends grandfather was friends with Major Roosevelt he had a big black album with pictures of natives and soldiers from Guadalcanal. And everytime he opened that album he always started with a smile ,by the end tears were flowing from everyone! His wife was still alive and she said hopefully this wife will take. She was friends with Roosevelt's previous wife still. I don't know who. But he often flew into Mccarran airport to visit and take in shows as couples! It's saddening watching all these great men and women die. But worse is forgetting their stories. Thank you History Guy for continuing the memories of lost and forgotten!
Dear History Guy, thank you for this story. I served in the Marine Corps and found a love for the history of the Marines. I already knew this one but very well done by you. And today is my birthday, so thanks for the gift of Marine Corps history. Hoorah!
Your research and delivery is one of few things in Today's world that make me feel GOOD. Many before OUR time were great human beings. Today's problems need more extraordinaire people to step up. Our present times need NEW individual heroes as the ones you present from the past. THANKS Stephen Skinner - a Veteran & history fan
A great vid...Company level rubber boat raids are now done by a select company in the rifle battalion. I was in boat company when I was at 1st Battalion 9th Marines. Being 20 miles off shore and then going through a surf zone in the middle of the night is a unique experience. Breaking through a surf with paddles only is unbelievable hard... What these Marines did is amazing.. Semper Fi, Brothers We never forget and you are inspirational to Marines to this day
On modern day USS Makin Island (LHD-8) they have the main passageways on the ship that lead fore and aft port side and starboard side named "Nautilus Way" and "Argonaut Way" after the two submarines. Everyone aboard walks through these main thoroughfares numerous times a day. Also in the wardroom hangs a photo of the Escort Carrier CVE USS Makin Island from WW2
I love your work...you are the master story teller here on Utube it has to be daunting to tell the story...keep it factual....keep it entertaining...and keep it within the time frame you impose on yourself...I'm a long time subscriber and wish you the best and I want to thank you and your wife for the great work you do
14 men special forces Australian called Z Special Unit raided Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbor in 1943.sinking six Japanese ships.. The USA can not bet that in ww2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Jaywick
My grandfather, W. S. LeFrancois, was there and wrote about his memories of this raid. He was also the one who worked with Universal Studios to make the movie "Gung Ho".
Battles of the Pacific theatre of WW II have not received the exposure that battles in Europe did. I am glad that you tell these historical stories of the efforts and bravery of American hero’s. Thank you.
Dean Winters was my step uncle. He went on to fight on Iwo Jima where he was gravely wounded and permanently disabled. Dean can be seen at 5:50 minutes into the video standing behind another marine, and again at 12:55 shirtless and holding a rifle. He said that while trying to evacuate he island many of the marines, including himself, ended up having their uniforms ripped off of them by the reef. Dean died several years ago.
That is the best thing about these remarks - people that know and can still verify facts and truth as they are always wars first casualty. I just got a lot more real by your I.D. I once saw a brief bit of footage of a shore landing and I'm pretty sure it was my Dad who was the Coxswain of the craft but don't know from what battle. He fought at Leyte Gulf as well as Okinawa. It was but a few seconds worth but sure looked like him.
My Dad enlisted in the USMC during WWII. He became part of the 6th Division, which was formed in the South Pacific and demobilized without ever existing in the US. His unit was the First Battalion, 29th Regiment, 6th Division, USMC.
My father was stationed on Makin Island later with the Army Air Corp, he was a B25 crew chief with the 820th Bomb Sq, the saddest day of his life was losing his crew and aircraft on a search light mission out of Makin
@@WALTERBROADDUS All the younger Roosevelts were as crazy as Teddy. His son was deputy commander of an infantry division and infamous for his aggressive attitude. His grandson played an integral role in overthrowing the democratic government in Iran and installing the Shah.
@@WALTERBROADDUS I don't disdain personal heroism. It often manifests itself in eccentricity and rash behaviour. "Mad Jack" Churchill went on commando raids with a basket-hilt sword. Rash behaviour can get other people killed, however. Teddy Jr. and his C.O. came close to being relieved of command in North Africa because of mishandling their division. Kermit Jr., while personally brave, confused short term objectives for long term goals and set the stage for two generations of unhappiness in Iran.
I was watching the Movie 'Unbroken'. Lou Zamperini was taken prisoner and held in the same cell as the Nine Marines that were captured and executed. I remember tearing up by Lou's insistence when he asked what happened to those Marines. I wanted to know about what happened which is how I ended up here...Thank you so much for this post. Thank for remembering. Semper Fi.
I knew a Marine Raider. He gave me a Japanese rifle brought back from Okinawa. He did mention that he fought in "The Slot" but didn't give any details. My wife and I called him "Uncle Swede".
@randall2020 I think there are good arguments in support of that! The term itself however is widely accepted as a reference to those who fought in WW2. Arguably, they saved the world.
Thank you for this video we must remember the brave young marines accidentally left behind. I cant imagine the fear and suffering they went through before being murdered by the Japanese.
@@TOO_TALL305 I just give those guys a thumbs down when I come across one. It doesn't register, but the "universe" cannot unsee it! and, makes me feel better! 🙄
Excellent yet again! Having just past and stayed in Anzio Italy on our voyage. We took time to visit the war graves and added a segment in one of our videos. This is an epic battle set over some time and also featured in a film. American and allied troops stood firm and there are accounts of untold bravery and heroism. Please look at this as History that deserves to be remembered, Men that should be honoured and not forgotten.. Ant, Cid & the Pooch crew. SV Impavidus.
Very interesting account; the raid sounds like a Pacific version of Operation Archery, a British raid on the Norwegian coast in December 1941. This might make a good subject for The History Guy. Or Operation Frankton, a raid which relied on stealth, rather than firepower.
This bit of history was used by an author writing under the name W.E.B. Griffen fiction series The Corps. I used to 'borrow' them and read them avidly. I knew dad was a cameraman on B29s, after he died I found out from his scrapbook he was in combat camera, another bit that showed up frequently in Griffen's books. Wonder if someone would be interested in preserving copies of his orders, everywhere passes for military bases, B29 b/w nose art, pictures shot around the islands, and arial pics of Tokyo.
My father was 11 years old when the Makin Island raid took place, fast foreword to 1952 Korea and my father is 21 years old and in the Corps. His Sgt. in his unit was on the Makin Island and told him many stories about the raid. The main one I remember is the small fire fight at one the huts, his sgt. told him. But he talked about the boats and trying to make it to shore and the landing off the Subs. Not sure but think he made it back to the subs with the first group.
Maternal Grandfather was in D company of Carlson’s Raiders. He wasn’t at the raid but he saw his first action at Guadalcanal during the Long Patrol where in the first major skirmish against Colonel Shoji’s forces his Company was cut off from each other and the commanding officer assumed the other half of the company was dead. Turned out to be the opposite and the entire company turned out ok. He was also at the Piva Trial in Bougainville in G Company where there was heavy fighting. Ended the war in the 27th Marine Regiment where he was fatally wounded around his neck. Though he died when my mom was three years old in 1959, I’m proud of him.
I would like a History to be Remembered about the anti-aircraft units in the Philippines when Japan invaded. Haven't been able to find much. A family member was part of the unit.
14 men special forces Australian called Z Special Unit raided Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbor in 1943.sinking six Japanese ships.. The USA can not bet that in ww2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Jaywick
Me too, Gunny! When Lance "lit up" our Marine Corps Hymn during the outro, my eyes started pouring and it was all I could do to keep from jumping out of my chair and stand at attention, during the song! Semper Fi, Gunny Jones. TreeTop USMC, 1968-71
I've read an official history of British Commandos that was written in 1943. The last exploit described was Dieppe. The account was remarkably clear-eyed with respect to mistakes made. The Makin Island Raid would have fit right in. Yes, it was chaotic. Yes, mistakes were made. The important thing was that it was striking back at an enemy that, at that moment, was in the ascendency. The men that risked their lives, often losing, did so with their eyes wide open. The lessons learned saved thousands of lives in later operations.
As a Marine, I'm proud to share a history with these men. I thank you for putting this together. These men and their bravery should defiantly never be forgotten. Semper Fi.
Thank you very much for the details behind an of this action. As a Marine (since 1967) I knew of Carlson's Raiders as a bit of historical lore, but no details. You may also know that Marine Reconnaissance units have recently been redesignated as Marine Raider units. Gung Ho and Semper Fi!
When I saw this I had to watch it, I have the movie Gung Ho in DVD and have watched it more than once, it is a great movie. I like the real facts that you present much more than the movie. Thank You for all of the fantastic info you put out on your channel 😊
As I was previously stationed on the U.S.S. Makin Island L.H.D. 8(the Wasp class ship mentioned in the video), this story is dear to my heart. Much of the video content was required learning for us, but it is much more entertaining the way it is presented here.
I was initially surprised that US forces had used the Boys rifle, but on reflection it makes sense in this situation. By this time the Boys was a little outdated for its intended anti armour function. Against Japanese occupying forces it makes lot of sense. It's certainly "gung hoh", that's for sure. Nice one THG. Thank you sir.
Thank you for telling this great story. I had the greatest of honor to hear stories from Marine Raider, GySgt. Pete Arias who was a part of Carlson's Raiders and later was injured on Iwo Jima. Semper fi!
Thank you for covering the Makin Raid! I had to do research on this event a while back when looking into the history of a tank. It is a unique Type 95 Ha-Go which resides as an outdoor exhibit in-front of Fort DeRussy in Waikiki, O’ahu. It was captured by Raiders undamaged and subsequently shipped to Hawai’i where it underwent testing. It’s a hulking rust bucket underneath it’s thick coats of new paint, but it is apart of history that should be remembered.
Great story on the raid History Guy. I read a book about the raid, and it said one of the results of the raid was the Japanese reviewing their island defenses from future attacks. Unfortunately for the Marines, part of that review was the strengthening of the defenses of Tarawa.
Technically, he's one of two; Marcus Hanna did indeed serve in the Coast Guard, and he received the Medal of Honor, however it was awarded for service performed in the Army, not the Coast Guard. Douglas Munro is however the first (and to date the only) member of the Coast Guard to receive the Medal of Honor for actions performed in the Coast Guard.
@@troodon1096 I live about an hour away from the town of Cle Elum, Washington where Douglas Munro called home and where he is buried. For such a small town it is a very impressive memorial to his honor. The Coast Guard makes sure they attend to him on an annual basis with a very nice ceremony. I try and stop by and visit his grave when I can.
You do a great job of highlighting forgotten actions. Perhaps a piece on the forgotten French units that held the line around Dunkirk? We so often hear of the failures of the French but never hear about the French stand May 28 to June 4
Hi, a new Subscriber here! Just watched a number of your videos and shall watch more when time permits. I am a helicopter pilot and thought that the development of the helicopter may be interesting subject for you and your viewers. For most helicopters the rotor turns clockwise when viewed from beneath with the advancing blade on the right. Enter the French and the Russians where the advancing blade is on the left. In a helicopter as the 'Pilot in command' I sit on the right but in a fixed wing the PiC sits on the left. Surely the basis for a good video! I just watched your video on the Canadian screwdrivers and Robertson so thought I would present my similar idea for helicopters. Keep up the good work. Great channel. Colin from UK
My uncle, Donald Wall, my fathers brother was in Co D 1st Bn. 1st Marine Division. He was in Guadalcanal. He was bayoneted by a Japanese soldier. He survived and made it home. But he died at the age of 25 in the year 1948 from the wound he received that day.
A post I saw on Facebook reminded me of a great WWII topic for you: the history of the only two aircraft carriers to operate on the Great Lakes, the USS “Wolverine” and the USS “Sable”.
My Dad's older brother was a naval aviator and one of the plankholders of the USS Makin Island (CVE-93). They provided fighter cover and ground support for Iwo Jimo and Okinawa and participated in operation Magic Carpet after the war. The ships navigator was R.J. Reynolds of the tobacco company fame. I have my uncles flight goggles, his cruise book, and the new USS Makin Island (LHG-8) has some of his memorabilia on permanent display in the ship's library. The Escort Carrier Sailors & Airman Association, Inc. has additional info. if anyone is interested. Gung Ho!
I asked for this video last week, and you already had it in production! Could you do the other half of USS Nautilus' story in its role in the Battle of Midway?
14 men special forces Australian called Z Special Unit raided Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbor in 1943.sinking six Japanese ships.. The USA can not bet that in ww2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Jaywick
This is a terrific story deserving of being remembered. I have to ask, what class of submarine were those? I’ve never seen any with such large deck guns or conning tower
Wasn’t Henry Elrod the 1st Marine to be awarded the MOH in WW2 (for his heroism in defending Wake Island 12/8/41-12/23/41)? Regardless - I appreciate all of the great work you do on this channel!
My Uncle Roy (and Namesake) was a torpedo-man aboard Argonaut. I never got to meet him to as ask him about this as Argonaut was lost Jan 10 1943. And all Marines know this story. Semper Fi.
And there is a Video showing the Argonaut and Nautilus returning from from that raid. It shows the wounded Marines brought up out of the boat. I showed it to my very beloved Aunt Marcelle who said she thinks she saw her brother on the deck.
Have you done the largest POW rescue mission of WWII? I remember watching a documentary long ago. They had planes bomb it to open the gates/walls. The emotional weight of it was staggering. I'm pretty sure it was a German camp but it might have been a Japanese one.
There was two I think one in Amiens France and the one you refer to was in the Philippines... One was a bombing raid the other a parachute raiding force. Both were conducted because intelligence suggested the prisoners were about to be executed
Clyde Balcom I wrote about them, a 600% casualty rate. Like most successful combat unit they were used then used up because they always were in the lead.
History Guy, love your work. Are you familiar with a WW II German doctor and surgeon, Gunter Stuttgen? He isn't as well known as he deserves to be. He saved hundreds of lives on both sides during the Battle of the Hurtgenwald, 4-12 November, 1944. He deserves special recognition by history.
What a wonderful piece of history that deserves to be remembered. I was unaware of the origin of the phrase ‘Gung Ho’ which makes the story so easy to remember for me. Thanks, History Guy!
From the halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli, We fight our country's battles In the air, on land and sea. First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean, We're proud to claim the title Of United States Marine!
wm.reese@sbcglobal.net I have been a subscriber since my first episode! I am a retired Marine wounded in Vietnam and a history lover! One story I would love to see you do is the Battle of Champion’s Hill on 16 May 1863. There is an excellent book on the battle by Timothy B Smith. ISBN 13: 978-1-932714-19-7 this would provide you with an excellent start to your research.
My stepdad joined the Marine Corps Dec 8 41 in Harlingen Texas. He fought from Guadalcanal to Okinawa with 2 stays aboard a hospital ship and a longer stay at a hospital in Hawaii, each time rejoining his own outfit in time to assault the next island. 3 Purple Hearts 💜, 2 Bronze Stars, leaving the Corps in late 46 as a Gunny. On his wall hung a dirty crudely made American flag. I asked why he had not burned it per prescribe methods. He said that Flag was stained by his own blood and sweat. It had been made by a village elder while the man's island was occupied by Japanese Forces. That the man would have been killed had the Japanese discovered the small flag. The Elder made it to give to another American once his Island was liberated because he knew we would return. My stepdad had carried it stuffed into his shirt pocket over his heart through the rest of the war. When I was in 4th & 5th grade we lived next to Weslaco High School where Harlan Block had attended He was one of the Flag raisers on Iwo Jima who died shortly after the event never knowing what it would come to mean. Semper Fi.
My Father was a Carlson Raider went through the entire campaign until he was wounded at the bloodiest battle in the Pacific! The Battle of Sugar Loaf Hill
All my heros that I grew up with (from the Navy, Air Force, you name it) parents, brothers, friends had profound respect for these guys; and, on occasion were privileged to have worked in tandem with them. Semper Fi 🇺🇸❣️
I was thinking an idea for you might be the story of the US Army arsenal system and how during the 1950s-60s it and army ordnance branch focused on keeping themselves in business at the expense of the troops getting the best rifles. The M-14/M-16 scandal, rejecting the excellent British FN-FAL rifle.
@@martymethuselah Not a lot of reality in your world is there? what kind of third world indoctrination did you have, it does not appear your first language is English.
The theory of the Raiders operations exceeded the technology of the time. The raid on Makin Island overall was a success however resulted in the fortification of the island and the battle of Tarawa being more costly.
@@martymethuselah I have studied the history of the Second World War probably longer than you have been alive. I've never seen such nonsense spoken to smear the good reputation of fine men. Why don't you post your sources? I would love to see where those are. If you're unable to post your sources or their bullshit sources you a lot of people an apology.
Great video like always. Would love to see an episode on the Dahlonega Georgia Gold Rush. I’m from North Georgia and even around here that history is disappearing.
A bit of trivia that wasn't mentioned is that Merritt Edson eventually got an area of Camp Pendleton named after him, one that all West Coast Marines are intimately familiar with, Edson Range. It's in this part of MCB Camp Pendleton that all West Coast Marine Recruits go to during the field training portion of boot camp. The Edson Range barracks can actually be seen when driving on the 5 freeway going to and from the San Diego area.
