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Fought in November 1943, a [[U.S. Marine Corps]] force made an [[amphibious warfare|amphibious attack]] in the [[Tarawa atoll]] of the [[Gilbert Islands]], principally against the island of [[Betio]]; it was an American victory but with very high casualties, and a significant part of a distinct strategic offense | Fought in November 1943, a [[U.S. Marine Corps]] force made an [[amphibious warfare|amphibious attack]] in the [[Tarawa atoll]] of the [[Gilbert Islands]], principally against the island of [[Betio]]; it was an American victory but with very high casualties, and a significant part of a distinct strategic offense | ||
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Fought in November 1943, a U.S. Marine Corps force made an amphibious attack in the Tarawa atoll of the Gilbert Islands, principally against the island of Betio; it was an American victory but with very high casualties, and a significant part of a distinct strategic offense