The Invasion of Tinian with Jon Parshall

This week Seth, Bill and Jon wrap up the pivotal Operation FORAGER with the last and, arguably, the most important conquest of the entire operation, the invasion of Tinian. The rapid success of the Tinian operation belies an easy time, but the team breaks down the lead-up to and execution of what has been called the most perfect amphibious operation in history. The capture of Tinian allowed for the establishment of the, then-busiest airfield in the world at Tinian's North Field. The field would see fleets of B-29's take off and land on their way to and from the strategic bombing campaign over Japan, including both atomic bombing missions. Tune in and see what the guys have to say as we wrap up FORAGER.

The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War · Seth Paridon, Jon Parshall, William Toti