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“It’s hell out there” was how one Marine described the assault on Tarawa, the U.S. Navy’s first amphibious landing in World War II’s arduous Pacific Campaign to bring the Empire of Japan to its knees. In 76 hours of fighting, the Marines lost nearly as many men as had died during the six months of the Guadalcanal campaign. Military intelligence had failed to take into account the reefs around Betio, the target of the assault, or the low tides which prevented transport vehicles from bringing the Marines safely to shore. As Marines were forced to wade 700 yards from the stranded vehicles to the shore, many of them were shot by enemy fire or drowned from the weight of their packs.
When Americans back home saw the photographs of the bodies in the waters around Tarawa, they were horrified to realize that the route to Japan and victory would be strewn with the bodies of their young soldiers.
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The Road to Tarawa Preparing Tarawa’s Defenses The First Day of the Battle Eyewitness Account of the Betio Landing The Lessons and Legacy of Tarawa And much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on the Battle of Tarawa, simply scroll up and click the “Buy now” button for instant access!
ASIN : B081825B89
Publisher : (November 8, 2019)
Publication date : November 8, 2019
Language : English
File size : 1048 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 43 pages
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Customers find the book provides insightful information about World War II and an interesting glimpse into one of the lesser-known battles. They describe the story as a remarkable account of the horrors of war, with courage and bravery. However, opinions differ on readability – some find it a good read, while others feel the narration is amateurish and the book lacks depth.
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