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S1·E20 Battle of the Mariana Islands

Episode
Season 1, Episode 20
Air Date
August 14, 1971
Runtime
25 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired August 14, 1971 25 min
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Synopsis

After the withdrawal of Japanese forces from Guadalcanal, the completion of the B29 enabled the US military to carry out air raids on the mainland of Japan. It was necessary to capture Saipan Island to make it an air raid base. This is the reason why the US military invaded the Mariana Islands. All-out war between the two navies was to take place off the coast of Mariana. Japanese planes with a long cruising range and a large number of US military planes clash. Both armies deploy tactics that take advantage of their own strengths. How to take advantage of the momentary chance to win. What is a split-second decision?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 20 of Decision air?

Season 1, Episode 20 ('Battle of the Mariana Islands') originally aired on August 14, 1971.

How long is Season 1 Episode 20 ('Battle of the Mariana Islands')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 25 minutes.

What happens in Decision Season 1 Episode 20?

After the withdrawal of Japanese forces from Guadalcanal, the completion of the B29 enabled the US military to carry out air raids on the mainland of Japan. It was necessary to capture Saipan Island to make it an air raid base. This is the reason why the US military invaded the Mariana Islands. All-...

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