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... to build a base on the island of Espiritu Santo.

Admiral Yamamoto deduced this would happen and reinforced the island of Rabaul.

So began the battle of Guadalcanal.

BATTLE OF THE EASTERN SOLOMONS AUGUST 24, 1942.

IMPERIAL ARMY HEADQUARTERS

On August 24, our Navy, in the vicinity of the Solomon Sea, intercepted an enemy fleet ...

... and forced it to retire after having inflicted grave damage. The results as of today are:

One American aircraft carrier sunk, another aircraft carrier and a battleship damaged.

But Japanese troops on Guadalcanal were surprised by several waves of ...

U.S. aircraft flying from the airfield they captured on Guadalcanal.

Take cover! Everyone take cover!

TRUK ISLAND

You two will travel to Rabaul and participate in the meeting called by the Army.

The Army is very stubborn.

Well, try not to argue with them. Clear?

-I think he's talking to you. - I thought it was you?

Try to reach an agreement with them.

The Army and Navy should act in unison.

What means of transportation did you use to get here?

Destroyers ... moving at night to avoid being spotted.

How many men can fit in a destroyer?

ARMY HEADQUARTERS - RABAUL.

A maximum of 170 men - fully equipped.

We must send 15,000 men to Guadalcanal.

I want to organize a large convoy to strike in one night.

You have warships at anchor now, correct?

Tsuji, that is a matter for the Navy, not the Army.

You should not get into subjects you are not experienced in.

Reinforcing Guadalcanal is our top priority.

That is why Headquarters sent you to negotiate with us.

We know. Admiral Yamamoto is concerned about the same thing

I hope the Army understands. Destroyers are very valuable to us ...

- Ever since the defeat at Midway ... - That's the Navy's problem.

How can you ...?

Tsuji, back to the question that concerns us all.

Admiral Yamamoto said that the Army and Navy should be in agreement ...

... and act in unison. We are willing to do everything possible to help.

Have Admiral Yamamoto accept my sincere thanks for those words.

From now on, we will act together to address this complicated situation. This is my decision.

Japanese destroyers, loaded with provisions and ammunition, ...

... departed for Guadalcanal ... ... timed to arrive at night.

- Will this be enough? - I don't think there is food for everyone.

I'm sick of being a mule, bringing food up and down ...

Attention!

Our comrades on Guadalcanal are waiting for these supplies!

Can you imagine how they feel? Can you understand that?

Every grain of rice, every drop of water means new hope for them ... Understood?

Into the water!

Release provisions!

Enemy aircraft! Man the anti-aircraft guns!

Attacked by enemy aircraft ... Destoyer Murakumo damaged, Natsugumo sunk.

Admiral, we can not afford afford to keep losing ships like this.

Commander Watanabe! The Admiral looks very tired.

Is something wrong?

The Admiral carries the weight of Japan on his back.

What is it?

- Tell me. - I was remembering my father, Admiral.

- Really? That much like me? - More or less his age.

- And how is he? - By comparison, he looks much older.

He must rely on you a lot.

Admiral ... I beg you to rest.

Petty Officer Omi.

From now on I always want to take the second uniform.

What do you mean?

I mean ... the white uniform

Very well. I'll get it now.

Staff Officer Tsuji. I have come to report on the Guadalcanl situation.

Admiral, I would like to apologize for what I said that time in the Ministry.

No matter ... a long time ago. Tell me, how are things at Guadalcanal?

The enemy has received reinforcements much more quickly than we have.

Despite the help of the Navy, we have been unable to get enough supplies to our troops.

They're starving. We still must save Guadalcanal no matter the costs.

We have an entire division prepared in Rabaul but General Hyakutake does not want to cause you more trouble ...

... and so he plans to go to Guadalcanal by troop-ship.

That's nonsense.

I remember you opposed this war from the beginning. You cannot imagine how much ...

... I regret not having listened.

That's ancient history .

If necessary, I will take this battleship, the Yamato, to Guadalcanal.

So try to convince General Hyakutake not to take a troop-ship.

I want to do it properly ... aboard Japanese warships.

I will. Thank you.

No need to thank me. Why don't you stay for dinner?

Thank you for coming. I know Ugaki is against it but ...

The Admiral wants to take the Yamato to Guadalcanal.

Kurita, I wish I were you.

Me?

We have to destroy the enemy airfield on Guadalcanal.

Take the Kongo and Haruna and bombard it.

Admiral. I'm afraid it will be very difficult to get there. The Americans have radar.

Last time, we were detected and turned back without completing the mission

- This time, there can be no turning back. - I know.

I will go.

Are you sure?

I will give the crews rifles. If the bombardment fails then we land in boats ...

... and have the men attack the airfield from the ground.

I wish you luck .

BATTLESHIPS KONGO AND HARUNA

Battleships departing!

Why is the Admiral wearing his white uniform?