| Collection type | Library |
|---|---|
| Author | Davies, Kevin L.; |
| Call Number | C 355.00994 S118 |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| Year | 2010 |
| Citation | Sabretache : the journal of the Military Collectors Society of Australia. Sabretache : the journal of the Military Historical Society of Australia.: 2010, 51, 2 |
| Pagination | 37 - 42 |
Tarawa 1943 : lessons written in blood / Kevin L Davies.
Abstract
The author talks about how in November 1943, American first used to amphibious operations in World War 2 to retake the Tarawa atoll called Betio. This operation took place over 3 days from 20 - 23 Novermber.
The author describes how the American mistakes were several and paid for in blood while the Japanese lost men in ferocious fighting.