Battle of Tarawa in WWII 'the Toughest Battle in Marine Corps History

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The commander of the task force attacking Tarawa called Betio a little Gibraltar and said that only the Marines could have made such a landing.

Battle of Tarawa in WWII 'the Toughest Battle in Marine Corps History

HyperWar: The Battle for Tarawa

Battle of Tarawa in WWII 'the Toughest Battle in Marine Corps History

80 years ago: Portland WWII hero fought in 'Marine Corps toughest battle', News

Battle of Tarawa in WWII 'the Toughest Battle in Marine Corps History

Battle of Tarawa in WWII 'the Toughest Battle in Marine Corps History

Tarawa: 'Marine Corps' Toughest Battle - Warfare History Network

Battle of Tarawa in WWII 'the Toughest Battle in Marine Corps History

The Battle of Tarawa ends in 1943, as the US Marine Corps capture the Central Pacific island, facing stiff resistance from the 4500 strong Japanese unit, leading to one of the bloodiest