Okay, I should know this but I don't. So what's the answer... (1 Viewer)

[wadepat]

LOL,

Well I decided to do some old fashion research and found answers to my own questions. I believe these are the correct answers.

1. US Army did use M10 tank destroyers in the Philippines but not the M18 Hellcat.
2. I don’t believe the US Marines used them at all in WWII Pacific
3. The US Marines did fight in the Pacific in a limited but important role. They flew fighter and bombing missions and there was one M155MM Artillery Team used.

It’s funny what a little research could do and of course the Internet.

Carlos

Carlos,

I will not question your research, but I might question the wording of your third answer. If I am not mistaken, the US Marines did fight rather extensively in the Pacific, but perhaps they were used in a limited role in the liberation of the Philippines.

If I really am mistaken, I will be sooooo embarrassed!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[boot51]

Carlos,

I will not question your research, but I might question the wording of your third answer. If I am not mistaken, the US Marines did fight rather extensively in the Pacific, but perhaps they were used in a limited role in the liberation of the Philippines.

If I really am mistaken, I will be sooooo embarrassed!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

Pat, I believe Carlos meant to say that the Marines fought in the "Philippines" in a limited role, their contribution to the fighting in the Pacific was anything but limited.

Fred

 

[desk11desk12]

Fred,

You got that one right! I'm still researching but you experts out there (I'm not) give me a hand on this one. Hey George you still around, you seem to know more about the Pacific War and the Marines involvement then most of us.

What do you think?

Carlos

 

[desk11desk12]

BTW Pat,

No offense taken, some the details on who did what where are elusive at times.

Carlos