Back to books
Search another book
How to use this page
Every mention links back into the exact moment in an episode.
Click “Mentioned at …” to copy the timestamp.
Guests and podcasts are cross-linked so you can follow the thread.
Mentions across episodes
“Richard Tragaskas writes a book called Guadalcanal diary, where he published these writings about the American experience fighting the Japanese during the campaign.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Guadalcanal campaign
For: History enthusiasts and military scholars
Key quote: “Colonel Edson summarized the Toulagi campaign, now quoting Red Mike, quote, the Japs had one battalion of about 450 men on the island.”
The host mentions 'Guadalcanal Diary' by Richard Tragaskas to highlight the firsthand accounts of the brutal fighting experienced by Marines during the Guadalcanal campaign. Tragaskas' writings provide insight into the psychological and physical challenges faced by American troops against the determined Japanese forces.