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Title: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War
Post by: Martok on July 11, 2021, 03:59:21 PM

This seems pretty cool, if ambitious: 

Starting this autumn, the Kings and Generals channel is planning to release weekly videos tracking the progress of WW2's Pacific theater (1941-1945).  I'm guessing they're not the first channel to do this, but it'll still be interesting to see how they pull it off. 

Title: Re: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War
Post by: bbmike on July 11, 2021, 05:02:15 PM

Cool, thanks for pointing this out! Now be sure to remind me when it starts.  8)

Title: Re: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War
Post by: Martok on July 12, 2021, 04:15:42 AM

Well I'm subscribed to their channel, so I'll be sure to post the first video here.  ;) 

Title: Re: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War
Post by: bbmike on July 12, 2021, 08:04:20 AM

 :bigthumb:

Title: Re: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War
Post by: Martok on December 07, 2021, 08:45:18 PM

Here we go!  :D 

It's worth noting there are several "prelude" videos prior to this one:  They cover not only Japan's invasion of China, but also earlier topics such as the Meiji Restoration, and even an overview of European colonialism in Asia.  It's good stuff, especially for anyone not familiar with the material. 

That being said, I couldn't imagine starting anywhere other than the Pearl Harbor attack. 

Title: Re: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War
Post by: Martok on December 09, 2021, 09:44:45 PM

Episode #2:  Japanese invasion of Singapore & Malaya. 

Title: Re: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War
Post by: bbmike on December 10, 2021, 09:53:30 AM

Thanks for the reminder!  :bigthumb:

Title: Re: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War
Post by: Martok on December 10, 2021, 04:42:31 PM

You're welcome!  I'm glad to see them covering some of the lesser-known battles & campaigns (in addition to the "big" ones). 

Title: Re: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War
Post by: Martok on December 11, 2021, 08:34:24 PM

Episode #3:  Japan launches multiple invasions against Allied possessions. 

Title: Re: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War
Post by: Martok on December 14, 2021, 08:02:53 PM

Episode #4:  Japan invades Borneo, southern Philippines, presses its attack down the Malayan peninsula.   

Title: Re: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War
Post by: Martok on December 22, 2021, 05:54:32 AM

Episode #5:  Japan's offensive in the Philippines swings into full gear, Hong Kong and Wake Island both fall.