As it Happened: Tarawa chronicles the pivotal World War II battle of Tarawa through archival footage, interviews, and expert analysis, providing a comprehensive account of the intense combat and its ...

I’ve long been an aficionado of World War II history, and a sucker for decennial anniversaries. So I didn’t want to let the 80th anniversary of the underappreciated Battle of Tarawa pass unremarked.

From Washington Admiral Ernest J. King signaled: “To all hands concerned with the Marshall Islands operation: Well and smartly done. Carry on.” Said Rear Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner, commander of ...

The Battle of Tarawa, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, took a heavy toll on American forces and led to outrage at home. Marines take cover from Japanese fire after making it ashore to Betio, a ...

An F/A-18-fired anti-ship missile was used to sink the former amphibious assault ship on July 19 during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024. By Jeff Schogol Published Jul 23, 2024 12:51 PM EDT Good night ...

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa, at Camp ...