https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/first-offensive-the-marine-campaign-for-guadalcanal--6841342enHistoryCopyright Plays and Dramashttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/078fecc2cbf9cb1673e6f1d9ad9bc7d8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/first-offensive-the-marine-campaign-for-guadalcanal--6841342Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:17:03 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.Public Domainspreaker18@adfreesounds.comIn the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...false57b2e7d9-af86-5568-b0d0-d26d3fb33262episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aeroplanes-and-dirigibles-of-war-frederick-a-talbot--74972138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74972138Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:01:32 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr."Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War" by Frederick A. Talbot delves into the pivotal role that aircraft and airships played in warfare, exploring their development and impact on military strategy. This insightful work captures the evolution of aerial...24484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daredevil-of-the-army-experiences-as-a-buzzer-and-despatch-rider-austin-patrick-corcoran--74962962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74962962Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:01:40 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr."Daredevil of the Army" offers a gripping glimpse into the life of Austin Patrick Corcoran, who shares his experiences as a "Buzzer" and Despatch Rider. This audiobook captures the audacity and bravery required in military service, showcasing the...20148falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daring-and-suffering-a-history-of-the-great-railroad-adventure-william-pittenger--74954138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74954138Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:01:23 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr."Daring and Suffering: A History of the Great Railroad Adventure" by William Pittenger recounts a remarkable tale of bravery and endurance during a pivotal moment in American history. This gripping narrative explores the harrowing experiences of those...18860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/u-s-marine-operations-in-korea-1950-1953-volume-1-the-pusan-perimeter-nicholas-canzona-lynn-montross--74948458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74948458Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:01:39 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 1 The Pusan Perimeter by Nicholas Canzona and Lynn Montross delves into the critical early stages of the Korean War, focusing on the strategic and tactical maneuvers of U.S. Marines during the intense...27555falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-the-blockade-thomas-e-taylor--74942721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74942721Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:14:54 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr."Running the Blockade" by Thomas E. Taylor delves into the strategic and tactical challenges faced during a critical period of military conflict. This compelling narrative sheds light on the complexities of warfare, emphasizing the resilience and...13557falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aeroplanes-and-dirigibles-of-war-frederick-a-talbot--74724796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74724796Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:01:58 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...24484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fort-concho-its-why-and-wherefore-j-n-gregory--74722646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74722646Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:02:18 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...5515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-part-henry-j-reilly--74621383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74621383Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:56 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...30531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woman-and-the-war-frances-evelyn-daisy-greville--74576745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74576745Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:25 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...24864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hospital-transports-embarkation-of-the-sick-and-wounded-from-virginia-1862-frederick-law-olmsted--74533195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74533195Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:27 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...13679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bloody-beaches-the-marines-at-peleliu-gordon-d-gayle--74469214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74469214Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:07:45 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...8751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-the-blockade-thomas-e-taylor--74407172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74407172Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:07:02 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...13557falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-of-the-union-addresses-by-united-states-presidents-1923-1932-calvin-coolidge-herbert-hoover--74211830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74211830Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:03 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...34550falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-of-the-british-empire-a-d-1714-1832-arthur-hassall--74149441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74149441Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:27 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...19395falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/north-by-night-peter-burchard--74099403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74099403Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:54 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...18349falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ebb-tide-lloyd-osbourne-robert-louis-stevenson--74056712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74056712Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:47 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...19407falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aunt-jane-s-nieces-in-the-red-cross-l-frank-baum--74003529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74003529Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:55 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...16347falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/down-south-or-yacht-adventure-in-florida-oliver-optic--73938190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73938190Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:05:40 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...24150falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andersonville-diary-escape-and-list-of-the-dead-john-l-ransom--73887441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73887441Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:28 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...30771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/war-letters-from-a-young-queenslander-robert-marshall-allen--73810250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73810250Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:05:05 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...13333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-of-war-neville-translation-niccolo-machiavelli--73773513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73773513Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:03:50 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...25261falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-of-war-version-3-sun-tzu-sun-wu--73740324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73740324Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:18:45 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...4787falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-of-the-victoria-cross-frank-mundell--73677474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73677474Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:54:15 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr."Stories of the Victoria Cross-Frank Mundell" delves into the remarkable life of Frank Mundell, a recipient of the Victoria Cross, highlighting his bravery and dedication in the face of adversity. This compelling narrative captures the essence of...14504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/further-adventures-of-zorro-dramatic-reading-johnston-mcculley--73641874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73641874Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:21:53 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr."Further Adventures of Zorro," a dramatic reading by Johnston McCulley, invites listeners into the swashbuckling world of the legendary masked hero. This captivating tale continues the exploits of Zorro, showcasing themes of justice, bravery, and the...27720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-of-the-union-addresses-by-united-states-presidents-1913-1922-warren-g-harding-woodrow-wilson--73598504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73598504Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:54:19 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr."State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1913 by 1922)" features the significant speeches of Warren G. Harding and Woodrow Wilson, capturing a pivotal era in American history. These addresses reflect the political, social, and...19157falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-a-steamer-chair-and-other-stories-robert-barr--73551673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73551673Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:51:50 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr."In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories" by Robert Barr presents a collection of engaging tales that reflect the author's keen observation of human nature and society. These stories capture the essence of life’s complexities, showcasing Barr's wit and...23856falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magnificent-fight-marines-in-the-battle-for-wake-island-robert-j-cressman--73498038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73498038Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:25:07 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr."Magnificent Fight: Marines in the Battle for Wake Island" by Robert J. Cressman delves into the intense and courageous efforts of Marines during one of the early battles of World War II. This gripping account captures the bravery and resilience of...9404falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-sidebar-the-george-medal--69319793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319793Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:25:06 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...233airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-december-and-the-final-stages--69319792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319792Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:25:04 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...981airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-sidebars-75mm-pack-howitzerworkhorse-of-the-artillery-the-japanese-model-89-1929-50mm-heavy-grenade--69319791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319791Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:24:57 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...301airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-november-and-the-continuing-buildup--69319790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319790Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:24:54 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...1279airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-sidebar-reising-gun--69319787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319787Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:24:45 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...217airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-october-and-the-japanese-offensive--69319784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319784Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:24:43 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...1525airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-sidebars-sergeant-major-sir-jacob-charles-vouza-m3a1-37mm-antitank-gun-douglas-albert-munro--69319779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319779Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:24:32 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...449airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-september-and-the-ridge--69319776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319776Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:24:28 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...983airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-sidebars-first-marine-utility-uniform-issued-in-world-war-ii-lvt-1the-amtrac-general-vandegrift-and--69319775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319775Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:24:21 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...1124airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-the-landing-and-august-battles--69319774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319774Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:24:13 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...2235airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-sidebar-general-alexander-a-vandegrift--69319772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319772Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:23:59 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...298airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-first-offensive-the-marine-campaign-for-guadalcanal--69319770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319770Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:23:57 +0000Henry I. Shaw, Jr.In the summer of 1942, urgent intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The imminent completion of this airfield posed a significant threat, potentially enabling a...586airfield,conflict,guadalcanal,history,marines,military,operation,pacific,strategy,wwiifalsefull