The Marine rifle squad evolved rapidly in WW2 as Guadalcanal, Tarawa, and the island war exposed old weaknesses. By building ...
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Strategic gambles of WWII island hopping

Explore the harrowing story of the U.S. island hopping strategy during World War II, focusing on the brutal Battle of Tarawa.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, take a moment to remember the many Americans who gave their last full measure 82 years ago in the attack on the Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. Almost two years ...