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Tarawa (1943)
 
War:   World War II
 
Date(s):   20 Nov 1943 - 23 Nov 1943
 
Location:   Tarawa
 
Description:   On November 20, 1943, the United States Marines landed at Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands to seize the airstrip built by the Japanese. However, the Japanese defense of the island was tough, and the battle would become known as "Bloody Tarawa."

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