Pacific War Diary: From the Archive
About this episode
Marine Corps veteran Bill Swanson shares his vivid experiences fighting in the Pacific during World War II.
During World War II, the United States Marines played a central role in the battle for the islands of the Pacific. Marine Corps veteran Bill Swanson was often in the first wave to hit the beach in many of these brutal campaigns. In this episode, he paints a vivid picture of what it was like to fight in the "living hell" of these steaming jungles and swamps. He shares his experiences on Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima, battling a hidden and determined enemy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- World War II
- Marine Corps
- Pacific War
- Veteran experiences
- Military history
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