Many criticized the strategy and tactics at Tarawa, but the Navy and Marine Corps drew lessons from the battle that were applied throughout the war, and Betio's airfield supported operations ...

Traditionally, Marines have always been amphibious ... From Makin soon after the battle had ended, he flew to Tarawa. He walked through little Betio Island’s 5,000 enemy and U.S. dead with ...

Documentary short film depicting the harrowing battle between the U.S. Marines and the Japanese for control of the Pacific island of Tarawa. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership ...

Morgenroth said following Camp Pendleton, he was sent to Camp Tarawa, a training ... was raised by six U.S. Marines becoming a famous image of the battle and the American war effort in the Pacific.

In succeeding chapters Hemler discusses the assaults following Tarawa, in the Marshalls, the Marianas and finally the attack on Iwo Jima. He methodically reviews how Navy and Marine Corps officers ...