US convoy approaches Tarawa Atoll during World War II; Marines and officers pray and plan for battle

In November 1943, the United States launched Operation Galvanic to reclaim territory in the Pacific from Japan. The invasion fleet targeted the Gilbert Islands, specifically Tarawa, anticipating strong Japanese resistance. The operation marked a significant step in the US's efforts to regain control in the Pacific, though the intensity of the battle was unforeseen.

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