Chapter
The Battle of Terawa
1:56:20 - 2:03:46 (07:25)
The island is heavily though fortified and protected.
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In November 1943, the US Navy launches an island hopping campaign through the central Pacific during the Pacific War.
1:56:20 - 1:58:51 (02:30)
Summary
In November 1943, the US Navy launches an island hopping campaign through the central Pacific during the Pacific War. Marines face challenging situations that will teach important lessons but cost many lives, leading the Navy towards iconic assaults in places like Iwo Jima.
ChapterThe Battle of Terawa
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The battle for Tarawa Atoll was a brutal conflict, fought in November 1943 between the U.S. and Japan for control of the Gilbert Islands, resulting in heavy losses.
1:58:51 - 2:02:44 (03:53)
Summary
The battle for Tarawa Atoll was a brutal conflict, fought in November 1943 between the U.S. and Japan for control of the Gilbert Islands, resulting in heavy losses.
ChapterThe Battle of Terawa
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Island Fighting book from Time Life's series on WWII shares primary source accounts that paint vivid pictures of the chaotic and devastating events.
2:02:44 - 2:03:46 (01:01)
Summary
The Island Fighting book from Time Life's series on WWII shares primary source accounts that paint vivid pictures of the chaotic and devastating events. The book shares stories of Japanese vehicles being blown up as they attempted to transport Marines to the beach, leaving them stranded in the water.