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When America gained the upper hand in the Pacific, soldiers thought they were halfway to victory. They were wrong. The way that the Japanese forces fought only become harder to combat the closer the US got to Japan. Coming face to face with an army that would fight fanatically to the last man and never surrender was no easy task. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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How US Forces Adapted To Fight A Suicidal Enemy | WWII In The Pacific
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Society
Runtime
50 minutes
Language
English
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War Stories

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