Marines Forced to Debark Under Fire at Betio Beach
Scene II shows Marines unable to land by Higgins boats and wading in 800 yards from shore while heavy fire rakes the area. Snipers in palm trees complicate the assault. Scene III records Betio fallen to United Nations forces by evening of day three.
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