https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/58f6a675-983e-455e-8d9a-6aece2157235 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Support us on Patreon, visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com View our Amazon store here: https://amzn.to/3XQHsVD "Bougainville A Step to Victory" presents the WWII Bougainville Campaign starting in mid-1943, when the Allies began their campaign to dismantle Japan’s empire by targeting Bougainville, focusing on neutralizing Japanese ground forces and airbases through intense bombing and naval bombardment. On November 1st, Marines launched a major amphibious assault, quickly establishing a beachhead despite fierce Japanese resistance and air attacks. Reinforcements arrived later in November, and brutal jungle fighting continued into early 1944, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. Intelligence revealed a planned Japanese counterattack in March, leading to weeks of fierce combat, but the Allies ultimately repelled the assault. By May 1944, Bougainville was firmly in Allied hands, serving as a crucial base for further operations aimed at advancing closer to Japan’s home islands. 0:20 – By mid-1943, the Allies initiated efforts to dismantle Japan’s empire, targeting Bougainville to immobilize Japanese ground forces and destroy their air bases. 0:50 – Air raids began in July, focusing on northern Japanese airfields and defenses, with systematic bombing of supply dumps, airstrips, and installations. 1:18 – The 3rd Marine Division embarked for the main assault, sailing in a deceptive arc to mislead Japanese reconnaissance. 1:43 – On November 1st, D-Day, Allied naval forces and dive bombers heavily bombarded the landing zones at Purata Island and Cape Torokina. 2:00 – Marines landed at 06:45, initially facing light resistance but soon encountering Japanese attempts to disrupt the landings with persistent air attacks. 2:30 – Despite delays caused by enemy air raids, Allied forces shot down 18 Japanese planes and secured beachhead outposts by nightfall. 3:02 – Between November 8th and 24th, the 37th Infantry Division landed to reinforce the Marines, solidifying Allied presence. 3:18 – A major Japanese air strike succeeded in destroying some Allied fuel supplies, forcing a temporary reduction in operations. 3:41 – General Griswold’s 14th Corps began pushing forward as Japanese infiltration and suicidal attacks increased U.S. casualties. 4:14 – Field hospitals operated under fire near the front lines, while engineers and Seabees constructed three airstrips. 4:40 – By January 1944, two fighter and one bomber runway were functional; transport aircraft began supplying front-line troops, easing jungle resupply challenges. 5:07 – U.S. troops faced the Japanese 6th Division under General Kanda, known for its brutality in earlier campaigns like the Rape of Nanking. 5:23 – Captured maps and documents revealed plans for a major Japanese counteroffensive set for March 10th, 1944. 5:59 – General Kanda issued a fanatical "Order of the Day," urging his troops to strike repeatedly and sacrifice for Japan’s glory. 7:16 – The Japanese launched their attack with intense artillery and infantry assaults. The U.S. responded with effective artillery defense. 7:43 – Over four weeks, the battle seesawed with attacks and counterattacks. More than 8,000 Japanese soldiers were killed, and over 5,000 were buried by Allied forces. 8:22 – By May 1944, Bougainville was securely under Allied control. Remaining Japanese forces were isolated in the hills. 8:36 – U.S. troops on Bougainville finally found rest and recreation after months of fierce combat. 8:53 – The successful Bougainville campaign proved vital to the Pacific strategy, providing a launch point for deeper strikes into the Japanese empire. The film ends with images of the graves of U.S. troops, as well as images of a rear area where troops relax and enjoy entertainment from the USO, a "Radio City" area, and even at 9:00 some surfing. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. 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