US Marines fight Battle of Tarawa during World War II

The video describes the intense battle fought by American forces on the island of Tarawa, which was considered crucial for the US to reach the Philippines. Over 72 hours, US forces engaged in fierce combat against entrenched Japanese defenses. The battle was one of the bloodiest in Marine Corps history, with no Japanese soldiers surviving.

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Which military branch was involved in one of the bloodiest campaigns at Tarawa?

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