Bloody Tarawa a pictorial record, expanded edition now with 307 gripping photos /

On the morning of Saturday, November 20, 1943, the U.S. 2d Marine Division undertook the first modern amphibious assault against a well-defended beachhead. The objective was tiny Betio Island in Tarawa Atoll. The result was an classic story of tragedy and near defeat turned around into an epic of vi...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Hammel, Eric M. (Author), Lane, John E. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Pacifica, California : Pacifica Military History, [2013]
Edition:Second edition ; expanded edition.
Subjects:
United States. > Marine Corps. > Marine Division, 2nd.
United States. > Marine Corps > History > World War, 1939-1945.
1943
Tarawa, Battle of, Kiribati, 1943.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Kiribati.
Bataille de Tarawa, Kiribati, 1943.
Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Campagnes et batailles > Kiribati.
Kiribati
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Authors' Note
  • Glossary and Guide to Abbreviations
  • Maps. The Pacific Ocean Area
  • Tarawa Atoll
  • Betio Island
  • Guide to map symbols
  • Beach Red-1
  • Beach Red-2
  • Beach Red-3
  • Prologue
  • Part I. Before
  • Part II. D-Day
  • Part III. The Second Day
  • Part IV. The Third Day
  • Part V: The Last Day
  • Appendices. A word about organization
  • 2d Marine Diffision staff and command lists
  • U.S. Naval Forces at Tarawa
  • Medal of Honor citations
  • Navy Cross Recipients
  • Bibliography
  • Acknowledgements

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