One Marine vs Hundreds of Japanese Soldiers—The Legend of Guadalcanal

October 1942, Guadalcanal. As Japanese forces launched a night assault, Marine Sgt. John Basilone manned the machine guns, hauling ammo and swapping barrels alone. Against more than three hundred attackers, he fought until dawn, holding the line with his pistol when the guns overheated. Awarded the Medal of Honor, he became the “Legend of Guadalcanal.” But his story did not end there…

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