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Betio Beachhead: U.S. Marines' Own Story Of The Battle For Tarawa

Betio Beachhead: U.S. Marines' Own Story Of The Battle For Tarawa

Wilson, Earl J.
Lucas, Jim G.
Shaffer, Samuel

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ISBN10: 125849874X
ISBN13: 9781258498740
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 20 2012
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Betio Beachhead: U.S. Marines' Own Story Of The Battle For Tarawa is a historical account of the Battle of Tarawa, a World War II battle fought between the United States and Japan in November 1943. The book is written by Earl J. Wilson, a former U.S. Marine who participated in the battle.The book provides a detailed and vivid description of the battle, from the initial planning stages to the final victory. It covers the preparations made by the U.S. Marines, the landing on the beach, and the intense fighting that ensued.The book also includes personal accounts from Marines who fought in the battle, providing a first-hand perspective of the events that unfolded. The author also provides insight into the tactics and strategies used by both sides, as well as the challenges faced by the Marines during the battle.Overall, Betio Beachhead: U.S. Marines' Own Story Of The Battle For Tarawa is a gripping and informative account of one of the most significant battles of World War II. It offers a unique perspective on the battle, providing readers with a greater understanding of the sacrifices made by the U.S. Marines during this pivotal moment in history.Additional Author C. Peter Zurlinden. Introduction By T. Holcomb. An Account Documented And Written By Four Marines Who Went Through The Battle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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