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The Cavalcade of America, sponsored by DuPont, maker of better things for better living through chemistry. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. This is the Cavalcade of America, sponsored by DuPont. Tonight we present Dennis Morgan in a new radio play, Soldiers of the Tide, especially written by Peter Lyon for DuPont, in tribute to those fighting men on sea, on land, and in the air, the United States Marines. Our play is based on actual incidents from the archives of the Unit…

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Soldiers of the Tide unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, focusing on the United States Marines stationed on Guadalcanal. The episode begins with a vivid description of the island's transformation from a tropical paradise to a key battlefield. Lieutenant Peters, played by Dennis Morgan, is tasked with leading his men in a strategic assault against a fortified enemy position. The stakes are high, as the blockhouse they aim to capture is crucial for maintaining control over the region.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 314

Soldiers of the Tide

Monday, January 18, 1943 · 29:00

Cavalcade of America, Episode 314

Soldiers of the Tide

Monday, January 18, 1943 · 29:00

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In Soldiers of the Tide, the United States Marines prepare for a crucial battle on Guadalcanal, facing a brutal enemy in a fight for survival. The stakes are high as Lieutenant Peters and his men strategize to secure a vital position against overwhelming odds.

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