Key insights

• 💼 The Ridge Wallet is a modern and sleek wallet with a lifetime warranty and 45-day test drive offer
• 💳 It holds up to 12 cards, has room for cash, and comes in over 30 colors and styles including carbon fiber and burnt titanium
• 🌍 Sponsored by the Ridge Wallet, it offers free worldwide shipping and returns, as well as a discount with the provided code
• 👨‍⚕️ Ben L. Solomon, a dentist, was drafted into the US army during World War II
• ⚔️ He was initially assigned to the infantry, later transferred to the army dental corps and rose to the rank of captain, and was well-liked by his fellow soldiers
• 🏝️ Capture of Mariana Islands strategically important for US, involving massive naval bombardment and intense fighting with heavy casualties
• ✈️ The capture allowed B-29 bombers to reach Japan, boosting the strategic position of the US in the region
• 🏅 Solomon displayed remarkable bravery and sacrifice, defending himself and protecting his men despite being outnumbered and heavily wounded

Q&A

• How did Solomon sacrifice himself to save his patients?

  Solomon rushed forward to defend his patients from enemy soldiers, engaged in hand-to-hand combat, and sacrificed himself to cover the retreat of his comrades. He also single-handedly manned a heavy machine gun to hold off the enemy troops.

• How did the soldier Solomon display incredible bravery on Saipan?

  Solomon displayed incredible bravery during intense fighting on Saipan, saving many lives. Despite being surrounded by 98 dead Japanese soldiers, he fought valiantly, being posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2002, nearly 60 years after his death, for his selfless heroism.

• What did Solomon do during the Japanese assault on the forward aid station?

  During the Japanese assault, Solomon stayed at his post at a forward aid station, attended to wounded soldiers, defended the station from enemy attack, and saved lives with bravery and quick action.

• What was the significance of the US amphibious invasion force capturing Saipan?

  The capture of the Mariana Islands, particularly Saipan, was strategically important for the US as it allowed B-29 bombers to reach Japan. The battle involved massive naval bombardment, intense fighting with heavy casualties, and eventually brought B-29 bombers within range of the Japanese mainland.

• Who was Ben L. Solomon?

  Ben L. Solomon was a dentist who was drafted into the US army during World War II. He was initially assigned to the infantry, later transferred to the army dental corps, and rose to the rank of captain. He was well-liked by his fellow soldiers and had a successful dental practice before being drafted.

• What is the Ridge Wallet?

  The Ridge Wallet is a modern and sleek wallet that can hold up to 12 cards, comes in over 30 colors and styles, including carbon fiber and burnt titanium, and offers a lifetime warranty and 45-day test drive offer. It also provides free worldwide shipping and returns.

• 00:00 The episode is sponsored by the Ridge Wallet, a sleek and durable wallet with a lifetime warranty and 45-day test drive offer. It holds up to 12 cards, comes in various styles, and offers free worldwide shipping.
• 01:16 The story of Ben L. Solomon, a dentist in the US army during World War II. He was a successful dentist before being drafted into the army and was well-liked by his fellow soldiers.
• 02:26 The US amphibious invasion force captures Saipan, allowing B-29 bombers to reach Japan. The battle involves heavy casualties and hand-to-hand fighting.
• 03:45 Solomon stayed at his post at a forward aid station during a large Japanese assault, attended to wounded soldiers, defended the station from enemy attack, and saved lives with bravery and quick action.
• 05:02 A brave soldier sacrifices himself to save his patients by single-handedly defending the station from enemy troops.
• 06:18 During the intense fighting on Saipan, a soldier named Solomon displayed incredible bravery, saving many lives. Despite being surrounded by 98 dead Japanese soldiers, he fought valiantly and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2002, nearly 60 years after his death.