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'''The Battle of Tarawa''' took place during [[World War 2]] on November 20th, 1943.  The island was defended by 4,700 [[Japan]]ese troops protecting a vital airstrip from which, if captured, the [[United States]] could launch an air offensive against the [[Philippines]]. The battle involved 18,600 [[marine]]s from the 2nd Marine Division.<ref>http://www.answers.com/topic/battle-of-tarawa</ref>

'''The Battle of Tarawa''' was a significant battle during [[World War 2]] on November 20th, 1943.  The island was defended by 4,700 [[Japan]]ese troops protecting a vital airstrip on the island of Tarawa, from which, if captured, the [[United States]] could launch an air offensive against the [[Philippines]]. The battle involved 18,600 [[marine]]s from the 2nd Marine Division.<ref>http://www.answers.com/topic/battle-of-tarawa</ref>

Codename: Operation Galvanic<ref>http://www.usstarawavets.org/Operation%20Galvanic.htm</ref>

Codename: Operation Galvanic<ref>http://www.usstarawavets.org/Operation%20Galvanic.htm</ref>