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2 unusual facts about The Price of Rendova


The Price of Rendova

The film begins with an introduction by Robert Patterson, Under-Secretary of War, who informs the audience that the taking of the islands brings the military "that much closer to Japan" reminds them to keep up war production.

The naval task force is shown assembling at Guadalcanal, and maps are shown explaining the strategic importance of the island of Rendova, that it is taken in order to facilitate the operation against the air base at Munda.



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