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Merrill's Marauders: Elite jungle fighters of WWII (with Stephen Bell) | Ep 30
Merrill's Marauders were one of the most extraordinary and battle-hardened units of World War II. Officially known as the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), these American volunteers fought deep behind Japanese lines in the dense jungles of Burma during 1944. Commanded by Brigadier General Frank Merrill, the Marauders undertook a grueling 1,000-mile campaign through some of the world's most unforgiving terrain, battling not only the enemy but also disease, exhaustion, and starvation.
Special guest Stephen Bell will discuss the incredible story of Merrill's Marauders, from their formation…
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