The first practical test of these theories was in the assault on the island of Tarawa in November 1943. Here the failure of timing and coordination ... Among the critiques of Hemler’s book are the ...

Many criticized the strategy and tactics at Tarawa, but the Navy and Marine Corps drew lessons from the battle that were applied throughout the war, and Betio's airfield supported operations ...

Month after month, on islands like Tarawa, the Marshalls ... distinctions between combat and non-combat casualties. For each battle or event, we assessed the range of numbers and what each ...