TARAWA

Author: Charles T Gregg

Publisher: Stein & Day

Year published: 1984

Pagination: 198pp, photos, maps, appendices, bibliography, index.

Condition: Good in d/w with slight fading on spine

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This is an account of the US Marine invasion and battle in the Pacific in November 1943. It was the first amphibious landing against a heavily defended beach since Gallipoli and there were more than 8000 American and Japanese casualties. The assault taught the Americans many tactical lessons.