Created by Tom Horn on 1 Aug 2010, Last Update on 1 Aug 2010

Makin Raid - 17 Aug 1942

Marine Raiders succeeded in annihilating the Japanese garrison on Makin island, raising morale and testing tactics, but failed to meet its other material objectives. No Japanese prisoners were taken, and no meaningful intelligence was collected.

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Tags : United States,Japan,Land,Naval,Pacific,Combat

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