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    The fight for Tarawa: 75th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater of WWII

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    The fight for Tarawa: 75th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater of WWII

    TARAWA, KIRIBATI

    11.20.2018

    Photo by 2nd Lt. Alyssa Morales 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing   

    U.S. Marines storm Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands. Nov. 20, 2018 marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Tarawa, which was part of Operation Galvanic. It marks one of the bloodiest battles of WWII. The 75th commemoration of the Battle of Tarawa is an opportunity to honor the courage, service and sacrifice of the U.S. military personnel present during the attacks. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo by Warrant Officer Obie Newcomb, Jr.)

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    Date Taken: 11.20.2018
    Date Posted: 11.20.2018 05:16
    Photo ID: 4915742
    VIRIN: 181120-M-MN180-021
    Resolution: 1404x1094
    Size: 212.45 KB
    Location: TARAWA, KI

    Web Views: 114
    Downloads: 11

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