Combat 12, page 11 by Sam Glanzman

In the vast Pacific, fuel almost always plays a part of decisions to press forward or to retreat.  Just more great first hand accounts turned into vivid imagery before they became lost memories.

The fog of war.

Exactly! Thanks, Miki!

If they really want to experience pain, try wearing a corset.

Don't judge me Peter.

Hahaha! Thanks, John. You gotta do what you gotta do! 

AS horrific as actual war is (for both sides involved in it) I do find it interesting to hear about how different sides approached their strategy especially when seemingly the decision one side made makes no sense to the other (and perhaps vice versa). Another great war history lesson and nice Glanzman page!

Thanks, Kavi! Agree. Best question is why. I didn't know the reasons behind the Japanese decision until I wrote the descriptions! 

This page gives you a sense of what it must have felt like to be in such a situation where you're, not "abandoned" per se, but simply in a situation where you're cut off from your own people and are wide open to attack with almost no defense available to protect yourselves. Can't let this go without mentioning how great the drybrush is!