Created by Tom Horn on 6 Jun 2011, Last Update on 6 Jun 2011

Goettge's Patrol - 12 Aug 1942

Lieutenant Colonel Goettge leads a 25 man patrol to accept the surrender from Japanese defenders who, based on the misinterpretation of a white battle flag, they believed to be ready to capitulate. The patrol was ambushed. There were few survivors.

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Tags : Japan,United States,Solomon Islands,Land,Pacific,Combat

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