1944: PACIFIC THEATER

The video discusses the high casualty rate of a company in the initial days of a military operation, highlighting the prolonged nature of the conflict. It describes the evacuation of wounded Marines from the island to avoid enemy fire and the efficient transfer of American servicemen to hospital ships during Pacific campaigns, often taking less than an hour.

What does the text imply about the nature of the operation mentioned?

What was the duration of the trip from the front lines to the hospital ship?