This classic Images of War book covers the dramatic events that befell both the Gilbert and Ellice Pacific island groups using a wealth of well-captioned photos and informed text.
Soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the Gilbert Islands were occupied by the Japanese who built a seaplane base at Butaritari. In August 1942 this base was attacked by the US 2nd Raider Battalion (Carlson's Raiders). As a result the base was reinforced...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1526751194
ISBN13:9781526751195
Release Date:August 2019
Publisher:Pen & Sword Military
Length:176 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 7.4" x 9.6"
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