The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot - The Battle of the Philippine Sea - Part 2

The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot - The Battle of the Philippine Sea - Part 2
With Seth Paridon
Part of our on-going Pacific series on WW2TV
More WW2TV content about The Philippines
Also part of our 80th Anniversary Series

The Battle of the Philippine Sea, often referred to as "The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot" was fought on 19–20 June 1944 and effectively eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy's ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions. It took place during the United States' amphibious invasion of the Mariana Islands. The battle was the last of five major "carrier-versus-carrier" engagements between American and Japanese naval forces, and pitted elements of the United States Navy's Fifth Fleet against ships and aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Mobile Fleet and nearby island garrisons. This was the largest carrier-to-carrier battle in history, involving 24 aircraft carriers, deploying roughly 1,350 carrier-based aircraft.

Seth Paridon is a World War II historian with over 20 years experience who's many roles also was serving as a chief historian for The National WWII Museum for 15 years

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[davidlavigne]

I can't thank you enough Woody for having these presentations about the Philippine Sea with such an expert as Seth. He was responsible for many of the Pacific War exhibits that are still on display at the WW2 Museum in New Orleans, LA. He is likely one of the most knowledgeable young historians about that part of the war in the United States, and maybe the world. I so hope he shall return, and please consider inviting his partner, Retired Captain Bill Toti, who is a former submarine skipper, and an expert about the USS Indianapolis, the cruiser sunk on the way home from delivering the atomic bombs to the island of Tinian. I think he wrote a book about it, and also was the person who helped clear the name of the Captain of the Indianapolis, who was unfairly court-martialed after this tragedy. Wonderful side bar questions and comments, as well as some very good ones from the host today.

[billenright]

Seth's a badass. His paraphrasing takes are so good. Really knows his stuff.

[morganhale]

Wow!!! This episode was just as good as the first one. I do hope Seth comes back this was a match made in heaven because you two had very good on-air chemistry. A very enjoyable listen as two new fast friends chance meeting in a pub.

[maul]

Woody/Seth. Thanks for a great part 2. Whilst I have heard of the turkey shoot, I really knew nothing about it. These two presentations have educated me. Thanks. Bob

[glennstribling]

Enjoy both your channel, Woody, as well as Seth’s. Great to have you both in one show.

[jimrankin]

It hasn’t been emphasized that on the 19th, the Task force 58 aircraft strength was sufficient for both defending against the Japanese carrier strikes but to also continually run conveyor belt of strikes against land bases in the area during the day. This practically eliminated land based contribution to the carrier strikes but also to eliminate those bases that the surviving carrier planes would use.

[andrewpizzino]

Kind of like a repeat of the Unauthorized History of the Pacfic War Podcast. Of course I’m watching

[Francois-nv]

Watched this after the original broadcast. Brilliant. I subscribed to Seth’s channel because of it. Great show, Paul.

[stevej]

Absolutely brilliant 2 part review of the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot / Battle of the Philippine Sea. Plenty of context and more personal info. from the aircrews etc. Both of you seemed to mesh very well in the presentation and made it both professional, accurate and entertaining. Hope you get Seth back in the future👍👍 WW2TV does it again, and makes history come alive!!

[elliemcfadden]

Seth it is always a pleasure to hear you talk about the Pacific War. I follow your show every Tuesday. I had always considered myself well read on the Pacific. I have learned so much more from you and your guests.

[terryemery]

Very good Collaboration with Seth. I have seen every one their podcasts. Thought for a future episode is all the myths around certain events that have been dispelled by Bill, Jon Parshall and Seth. Would be an interesting episode. Thank Woody.

[guestmatejek]

Seth, thank you, for supporting Woody and making this a two parter! You two are doing great history and I have learned so much. A big “like” from me and “subscribe.”

[HG_NL]

Nice 2-part show! More of this please :)

[tomtruax]

Fantastic part 2. Very detailed but entertaining presentation of the battle.

[olentangy]

Fantastic forum here. As someone who had an uncle who fought in the Pacific, and I myself spent 16 months there in the navy, I have long been a student of the Pacific war. Great conversation!

[mikek]

Thanks so much for bringing Seth in for this episode - love the channel that he and Bill have created (Unauthorized History…).

[wadeenyart]

I am so mad at myself for missing these 2 episodes (but i am watching them now and i remembered to like and share also, just some american humor there couldnt resist) i love seth and also support him and bill toti on there podcast. TY paul for doing this you are great, carry on with the good work fine sir.

[Jakal-pwyq]

This showed up in my feed today, and I couldn't be more delighted to see Seth being interviewed! Hands down, he's the finest historian of the PTO! I could listen to him talk for days! ⚓️🇺🇲💯🖖🙏🍻💖🏝🛁

[jammininthepast]

Superb presentation Gentlemen. Thank you. You're appreciated.

[KevinJones-yhjb]

Thanks Seth and Woody, the information and the presentation Seth produced was stunning, I watched it today on a rerun today. Thank you both