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Author Topic: Kings and Generals: The Pacific War  (Read 4170 times)

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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. 



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Reply #1 on: July 11, 2021, 05:02:15 PM
Cool, thanks for pointing this out! Now be sure to remind me when it starts.  8)

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Reply #2 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.  ;) 


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Reply #3 on: July 12, 2021, 08:04:20 AM
 :bigthumb:

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Reply #4 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. 



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Reply #5 on: December 09, 2021, 09:44:45 PM
Episode #2:  Japanese invasion of Singapore & Malaya. 






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Reply #6 on: December 10, 2021, 09:53:30 AM
Thanks for the reminder!  :bigthumb:

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Reply #7 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). 



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Reply #8 on: December 11, 2021, 08:34:24 PM
Episode #3:  Japan launches multiple invasions against Allied possessions. 






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Reply #9 on: December 14, 2021, 08:02:53 PM
Episode #4:  Japan invades Borneo, southern Philippines, presses its attack down the Malayan peninsula.   






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Reply #10 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. 






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