1 Marine vs 2,000 Japanese Soldiers The INSANE True Story of John Basilone Medal of Honor

One Marine. One machine gun. 2,000 Japanese soldiers. 15 hours of hell.

This is the TRUE story of Sergeant John Basilone - the only enlisted Marine in WWII to receive both the Medal of Honor AND the Navy Cross. On October 24, 1942, at Guadalcanal, Basilone did the impossible: holding off wave after wave of Japanese attackers with just a Browning M1917 machine gun, changing red-hot barrels with his bare hands, and refusing to retreat even when the odds were 2,000 to 1.

This is one of the most incredible acts of heroism in military history - and most people have never heard of it.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Cold Open: The Night Hell Came to Guadalcanal
0:45 - Why This Battle Decided WWII in the Pacific
3:30 - Who Was John Basilone?
7:15 - Guadalcanal: America's First Offensive
11:00 - The Calm Before the Storm
14:30 - October 24, 1942: The Japanese Attack Begins
18:00 - First Wave: 200 Enemy Soldiers Charge
21:45 - Basilone's Gun Position Goes Silent
24:30 - Running Through Enemy Fire for Ammunition
27:00 - The Barrel That Changed With Bare Hands
30:15 - The Final Wave: 500 Japanese Attack at Once
33:00 - Aftermath: Counting the Bodies
34:30 - Medal of Honor & Return to Combat
36:00 - Iwo Jima: The Final Mission

🎖️ ABOUT THIS STORY:
John Basilone became a legend on Guadalcanal, was awarded the Medal of Honor, toured America as a war hero - then demanded to return to combat. He was killed on Iwo Jima in 1945, earning the Navy Cross posthumously. His story represents the absolute best of the Marine Corps and American military heroism.

📚 SOURCES & RESEARCH:
This video is based on official Medal of Honor citations, firsthand accounts from Marines who served with Basilone, historical records from the Guadalcanal campaign, and biographical research. All details have been verified through multiple military historical sources.

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video contains descriptions of combat and historical warfare. All content is presented respectfully and for educational purposes.