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Tarawa Landing Brutal Assault On Beach Beneath Fire
American forces in the Gilbert Islands faced devastating Japanese defense as Higgins boats beached on Betio. Marines fought ashore under heavy fire, enduring high casualties and adapting to reef obstructions and concealed snipers while aiming to secure Tarawa within 76 hours.
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Tarawa
Higgins
2D Marine Division
Marine Corps
Gilbert Islands
Betio
Tarawa Atoll