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- Battle Name is exactly "Battle of Makin"
West Tank BarrierScenario#: E Date: 2-Nov-43 Location: Butaritari, Gilbert IslandsThe Gilbert Islands became one of the first stepping stones in the large scale movement by the US to take back Japanese-held territory. A Japanese seaplane base guarded by a citadel of defenses was the key target on Butaritari, a … Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Makin TakenScenario#: J084 Date: 11/22/1943 Location: Butaritari, Makin AtollWhile the Marines were experiencing the horror of Tarawa, the Army's 27th Division, a New York National Guard outfit, was facing a considerably smaller Japanese force on Makin Atoll. Previously, the 27th Division had been garrisoning Hawaii and its… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #5 |