Action in Tarawa

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/1
Date Released
3 Jan 1944
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 3
Summary
Further pictures of the US Marine landing on Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands. Landing craft head in towards Betio Island and the Marines on landing try to establish a beachhead. First of the wounded are carried back to the beach and put onto landing craft. The Marines in action try to flush out Japanese strongpoints with gunfire and flame throwers. Few prisoners are brought in. Marines show captured equipment and battle scars, and are seen saluting the flag as it is raised over the Island.
Keywords
Weapons; Prisoners of war; Navy; Military
Locations
Gilbert Islands
Length of story (in feet)
383
Story extras:
Film clip
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'Action in Tarawa', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 44/1, 3 Jan 1944. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100232 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)