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U.S. Marine Corps photo by /Released 181120-M-MN180-0214.JPG
Dec 4, 2018
U.S. Marines storm Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands. Nov. 20, 2018 marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Tarawa, which was part of Operation Galvanic. It marks one of the bloodiest battles of WWII. The 75th commemoration of the Battle of Tarawa is an opportunity to honor the courage, service and sacrifice of the U.S. military personnel present during the attacks. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo by Warrant Officer Obie Newcomb, Jr.)
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