Most Interesting Pacific Battle

Passchendaele_Baby · 06-05-2009, 08:37 AM

NOT best, I have learnt from others' mistakes

What is your favourite Pacific Battle to research?

I ask some people that I have a conversation with, and they dont really know, so I thought it would be interesting

Cheers!
Jess.

Drew5233 · 06-05-2009, 08:46 AM

The Pacific is a area I follow even less than the African and Italian theaters so I'm affraid I can't really vote.

I think if I was to have a interest in the Far East I'd focus on British Forces.

Sorry
Andy

Passchendaele_Baby · 06-05-2009, 08:53 AM

Sweeeeet as bro!

Just thought - there is a Guadal Canal thread I spotted somewhere about...

Gerard · 06-05-2009, 09:26 AM

Nice poll Jess!! Keep focusing on the Pacific theater and you might find yourself a niche!! No one else seems to be stepping up to the plate and there is a knowledge gap on the Pacific Theater here so well done.

Voted for Midway meself although I have to say that Wake Island would be a close second.

Owen · 06-05-2009, 09:42 AM

Bombing of Pearl Harbor.

It brought the Septics into the war , finally.

mikebatzel · 06-05-2009, 11:18 AM

Samar! Seven thin skinned destroyers and Destroyer escorts fight off the main Japanese force. The Yamato alone weighed as much as the entire US Force. This Battle also included, In my opinion as I don't think it has ever been confirmed, the only hit from the main gun of a carrier on a enemy surface unit, and she sunk her!

Slipdigit · 06-05-2009, 01:09 PM

The Battle Off Samar. Those destroyers and destroyer escorts of Taffy 3 fought like bulldogs. Then to reward them for their heroism, they were left in the water for 2 days after their ships were sunk.

Just a note to our British friends. Pearl Harbor is a US possession and as such it's name is correctly spelled without the "u". This isn't a rant about US vs British spellings, but an encouragement for accuracy. To me, it is perfectly alright to refer to "the harbour at Pearl Harbor," or the "USS Arizona rests on the harbour floor." However when using harbor/harbour in a proper name, the correct spelling should be used. To me, it is the same as spelling my name Geoff.

Drew5233 · 06-05-2009, 01:27 PM

Thanks Geoff.....I honestly didn't know that about the name of Pearl.

urqh · 06-05-2009, 01:37 PM

Can we not put Hong Kong in the pacific? Or is that stretching the point. If so Guess what...I'm going for Hong Kong.

Slipdigit · 06-05-2009, 09:57 PM

What was your criteria for inclusion in this list? The Battle Off Horaniu was at best a minor interlude in the Guadalcanal campaign, especially when compared to battles like Savo Island, Tassafaronga, Cape Esperance or the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, where two US admirals were killed.

Not grousing at you, just wondering.

View Poll Results: What is the most interesting Pacific Battle?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor	9	13.64%
Battle of Iwo Jima	13	19.70%
Battle of Midway	23	34.85%
Battle of Guadalcanal	11	16.67%
Battle of the Philippine Sea	5	7.58%
Battle of Santa Cruz	1	1.52%
Battle of the Komandorski Islands	1	1.52%
Battle of the Eastern Solomons	1	1.52%
Battle off Horaniu	1	1.52%
Battle of Vella Lavella	2	3.03%
Battle of Kula Gulf	2	3.03%
Battle of Empress Augusta Bay	1	1.52%
Battle of Cape St. George	1	1.52%
Battle off Samar	4	6.06%
Other (Please Post Below)	10	15.15%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

06-05-2009, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Passchendaele_Baby ~HiSiNfErNaLmAjEsTy~ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I'm A Buller Baby!! =] Posts: 639	Most Interesting Pacific Battle NOT best, I have learnt from others' mistakes What is your favourite Pacific Battle to research? I ask some people that I have a conversation with, and they dont really know, so I thought it would be interesting Cheers! Jess. __________________ Sorrow rebuild me as I step out of the light Misery strengthen me as I say my goodbyes I heal my wounds with greif And dream of you And weep myself alive Our Fate Is Not Six, Six, Six, Our Fate Is Six Sixteen Baby!

06-05-2009, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Drew5233 Very Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 13,418	The Pacific is a area I follow even less than the African and Italian theaters so I'm affraid I can't really vote. I think if I was to have a interest in the Far East I'd focus on British Forces. Sorry Andy __________________ Combat Communicators of the British Army

06-05-2009, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Passchendaele_Baby ~HiSiNfErNaLmAjEsTy~ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I'm A Buller Baby!! =] Posts: 639	Sweeeeet as bro! Just thought - there is a Guadal Canal thread I spotted somewhere about... __________________ Sorrow rebuild me as I step out of the light Misery strengthen me as I say my goodbyes I heal my wounds with greif And dream of you And weep myself alive Our Fate Is Not Six, Six, Six, Our Fate Is Six Sixteen Baby!

06-05-2009, 09:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gerard The Wiggles are ok! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,689	Nice poll Jess!! Keep focusing on the Pacific theater and you might find yourself a niche!! No one else seems to be stepping up to the plate and there is a knowledge gap on the Pacific Theater here so well done. Voted for Midway meself although I have to say that Wake Island would be a close second. __________________ *"The Eastern front is like a house of cards. If the front is broken through at one point all the rest will collapse."* - General Heinz Guderian Lead Singer with PROUDFOOT

06-05-2009, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Owen Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 12,330	Bombing of Pearl Harbor. It brought the Septics into the war , finally.

06-05-2009, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
mikebatzel Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mt. Cobb PA, USA (just ouside of Scranton) Posts: 37	Samar! Seven thin skinned destroyers and Destroyer escorts fight off the main Japanese force. The Yamato alone weighed as much as the entire US Force. This Battle also included, In my opinion as I don't think it has ever been confirmed, the only hit from the main gun of a carrier on a enemy surface unit, and she sunk her! Last edited by mikebatzel; 07-05-2009 at 01:12 AM.

06-05-2009, 01:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Slipdigit The Dixie Division Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: American by birth, Southern by the grace of God Posts: 1,647	The Battle Off Samar. Those destroyers and destroyer escorts of Taffy 3 fought like bulldogs. Then to reward them for their heroism, they were left in the water for 2 days after their ships were sunk. Just a note to our British friends. Pearl Harbor is a US possession and as such it's name is correctly spelled without the "u". This isn't a rant about US vs British spellings, but an encouragement for accuracy. To me, it is perfectly alright to refer to "the harbour at Pearl Harbor," or the "USS Arizona rests on the harbour floor." However when using harbor/harbour in a proper name, the correct spelling should be used. To me, it is the same as spelling my name Geoff. __________________ Warmest Regards, Jeff The Bonnie Blue Flag *

06-05-2009, 01:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Drew5233 Very Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 13,418	Thanks Geoff.....I honestly didn't know that about the name of Pearl. __________________ Combat Communicators of the British Army

06-05-2009, 01:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
urqh Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 520	Can we not put Hong Kong in the pacific? Or is that stretching the point. If so Guess what...I'm going for Hong Kong.

06-05-2009, 09:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Slipdigit The Dixie Division Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: American by birth, Southern by the grace of God Posts: 1,647	What was your criteria for inclusion in this list? The Battle Off Horaniu was at best a minor interlude in the Guadalcanal campaign, especially when compared to battles like Savo Island, Tassafaronga, Cape Esperance or the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, where two US admirals were killed. Not grousing at you, just wondering. __________________ Warmest Regards, Jeff The Bonnie Blue Flag * Last edited by Slipdigit; 07-05-2009 at 12:29 AM.

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