WWII E125 Hell in the Jungle: The Fight for Enogai
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Show Notes
By July 7, the Marines' push toward Enogai had slowed to a crawl. Thick jungle, relentless enemy fire, and brutal terrain turned every step into a fight. Runners risked their lives to keep communication going, while corpsmen worked tirelessly to save the wounded.
When the Raiders captured a map of enemy defenses, Liversedge saw his chance. The 1st Raider Battalion launched a full-scale assault, smashing through machine-gun nests and mortar fire. By day's end, Enogai was theirs, cutting off a key Japanese supply line.
But the cost was high, and the battle for New Georgia was far from over.
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