Daring 1944 PT Boat Rescue

#sponsored Go to https://snhu.edu/thehistoryguy to explore over 200 degree programs and find your path forward. Accepts US students only. On September 16, 1944 Ensign Harold A Thompson was flying in his FM-2 Wildcat, attacking Japanese barges off the island of Halmahera when his plane was struck by anti-aircraft fire. He found himself wounded, afloat in a bay surrounded by enemy. But the Japanese defending the island would find out the extent of the US Navy Combat Search and Rescue ethos of “Bring ‘em back alive.” Check out our new shop for fun The History Guy merchandise: https://thehistoryguy-shop.fourthwall.com/products/thg-history This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. Note: Just because you can think up a reason to criticize doesn't mean that you are obligated to do so. Pedantic is not a compliment folks. You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar: https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campaign=BowtieLove&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=LanceGeiger All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram. Find The History Guy at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryGuy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryGuyYT/ Please send suggestions for future episodes: Suggestions@TheHistoryGuy.net The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered is the place to find short snippets of forgotten history from five to fifteen minutes long. If you like history too, this is the channel for you. Subscribe for more forgotten history: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sEmXUuWIFlxRIFBRV6VXQ?sub_confirmation=1. Awesome The History Guy merchandise is available at: https://thehistoryguy-shop.fourthwall.com/products/thg-history Script by THG #history #thehistoryguy #wwii #PTBoats

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