Tarawa aerial view
1943 Betio, Kiribati
Dated 24 November 1943, this aerial view captures Tarawa Atoll during the height of the battle fought there between United States Marines and Japanese forces, one of the fiercest engagements of the early Pacific campaign.
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Tarawa aerial view through time — all 5 photos taken here (1943–2005) →
