Great series, looking forward to part 6 and more. The running Marine in the series thumbnail is Paul Ison. In 1994 I had the pleasure of hearing his firsthand story behind the photo when he was a guest speaker at DI school in San Diego.
I'm not surprised that this Marine has been identified but I did not know who it was. It is a pretty famous photo. What an honor for you to have met him.
My grandfather, Ltjg Robert Cahill was a hell diver pilot from USS Bennington. His shadow box in on my wall. He received the distinguished flying cross for scoring a hit in the first attack.
I have heard several different sources recently claim that the Yamato's main and secondary batteries did hit the USS Johnston during the Battle off Samar. The wreck of the Johnston has been found as has that of the Samuel B. Roberts. An examination of the Johnston appears to show at least one hit from the 18" guns and several from the secondaries. Also, at least one source states that because the Yamato had the only fire control radar in the IJN, albeit a rudimentary one, it appears to have scored more hits during that battle than other Japanese vessel due to their problems with optical targeting during the rain squalls. I am not completely convinced and am interested in your take on this.
Thanks for your comment. I always strive for historical accuracy. I am sure I make some errors. I cannot recall now what the source I used to make this assertion about the Yamato. At the time when I read about this battle I was surprised to read that the Yamato failed to hit something in the battle of Samar. You raise a valid concern. I will continue to try to get the history right. Unfortunately, it would be a hassle to make that correction in the video. Thanks again for our comment.
@@johnshively5338 You do a great job! I share your love of the history. My Dad was a WWII veteran of the US Navy. I am still learning something new every day. Keep up the good work!
Very nicely built documentary, well-furnished in underlying research and good narration. And most importantly - a refreshing departure from the prevailing trend of shallow sensationalism on UA-cam. A pleasure to watch, and very learnful. Thank you Sir.
So I’m reading Guadalcanal by Frank. Thanks a lot for these very well done. Why Combined Fleet didn’t throw it all at Cactus in 43 and did the piecemeal attacks. Crazy just a waste… I just finished Last Stand of Tin Can Sailors. Also very well done book.
James Hornfischer was a great writer. It is a shame he passed away a couple of years ago at such a young age. He will be sorely missed. Glad you like the videos.
@@johnshively5338 yeah I heard about that earlier this year so I went and purchased 2 of his books. I was watching Drachinfel. He used Hornfischer book to make videos about all naval battles of Guadalcanal. I think you would really enjoy them. They even use animated battle maps to explain battles.
I put this series of lectures together on the battle of Okinawa early last year primarily for my tour group scheduled to go with me to Okinawa. That tour fell through because of COVID restrictions. I started working on other lectures and never got back to finishing the series on Okinawa. I still plan to finish it one of these days, and also to finish the series on the naval battles of Guadalcanal. Right now I am working on a two part series on the antecedents of the war that I hope to post in the next week or so. These are very complicated slide shows and take a lot of time. Thanks for your patiences.
Great series, looking forward to part 6 and more. The running Marine in the series thumbnail is Paul Ison. In 1994 I had the pleasure of hearing his firsthand story behind the photo when he was a guest speaker at DI school in San Diego.
I'm not surprised that this Marine has been identified but I did not know who it was. It is a pretty famous photo. What an honor for you to have met him.
My grandfather, Ltjg Robert Cahill was a hell diver pilot from USS Bennington. His shadow box in on my wall. He received the distinguished flying cross for scoring a hit in the first attack.
...and here she is. Thank you, Dr. Shively.
Well done. Excellent.
Many thanks!
fantastic series. Can't wait for part 6
Thanks, Tom. I will be busy traveling this summer, so it might be several weeks before I get back to working on these.
@@johnshively5338 Busy traveling is what I plan to be doing in 3 years when I retire. Enjoy your time! take care!
I have heard several different sources recently claim that the Yamato's main and secondary batteries did hit the USS Johnston during the Battle off Samar. The wreck of the Johnston has been found as has that of the Samuel B. Roberts. An examination of the Johnston appears to show at least one hit from the 18" guns and several from the secondaries. Also, at least one source states that because the Yamato had the only fire control radar in the IJN, albeit a rudimentary one, it appears to have scored more hits during that battle than other Japanese vessel due to their problems with optical targeting during the rain squalls. I am not completely convinced and am interested in your take on this.
Thanks for your comment. I always strive for historical accuracy. I am sure I make some errors. I cannot recall now what the source I used to make this assertion about the Yamato. At the time when I read about this battle I was surprised to read that the Yamato failed to hit something in the battle of Samar. You raise a valid concern. I will continue to try to get the history right. Unfortunately, it would be a hassle to make that correction in the video. Thanks again for our comment.
@@johnshively5338 You do a great job! I share your love of the history. My Dad was a WWII veteran of the US Navy. I am still learning something new every day. Keep up the good work!
Very nicely built documentary, well-furnished in underlying research and good narration. And most importantly - a refreshing departure from the prevailing trend of shallow sensationalism on UA-cam. A pleasure to watch, and very learnful.
Thank you Sir.
Many thanks! I hope to have the next video - The Aleutian Island Campaign - out next week.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING OF IJ'S RET.REV ACTIONS,IF ANY.
So I’m reading Guadalcanal by Frank. Thanks a lot for these very well done.
Why Combined Fleet didn’t throw it all at Cactus in 43 and did the piecemeal attacks. Crazy just a waste…
I just finished Last Stand of Tin Can Sailors. Also very well done book.
James Hornfischer was a great writer. It is a shame he passed away a couple of years ago at such a young age. He will be sorely missed. Glad you like the videos.
@@johnshively5338 yeah I heard about that earlier this year so I went and purchased 2 of his books. I was watching Drachinfel. He used Hornfischer book to make videos about all naval battles of Guadalcanal. I think you would really enjoy them. They even use animated battle maps to explain battles.
Part 6 ?
I put this series of lectures together on the battle of Okinawa early last year primarily for my tour group scheduled to go with me to Okinawa. That tour fell through because of COVID restrictions. I started working on other lectures and never got back to finishing the series on Okinawa. I still plan to finish it one of these days, and also to finish the series on the naval battles of Guadalcanal. Right now I am working on a two part series on the antecedents of the war that I hope to post in the next week or so. These are very complicated slide shows and take a lot of time. Thanks for your patiences.