November 20, 1943 — Marines stormed the beaches of Tarawa. 🌊⚔️ On October 4, experience the battle of Tarawa through live firepower, vehicles, and history brought to life here at the National Museum of the Pacific War! 💥 Get your tickets today! 🔗https://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/event/road-to-victory-tarawa #Tarawa1943 #PacificWar #MarineHistory #MilitaryMuseum #HistoryInAction #LiveHistory #WarMemorial #VeteransDay #MilitaryHistory #MuseumEvent | National Museum of the Pacific War

#OTD in 1943, #Marines with 2d Marine Division landed on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, in the Gilbert Islands. For the next 76 hours, Marines battled against intense Japanese resistance to secure the island and gain control of the critical airfield. The initial landings were especially challenging, as low tides beached many landing craft on an offshore reef, forcing Marines to wade hundreds of yards in the open water under intense enemy fire. Despite fierce resistance and heavy casualties, by the

And the Oscar goes to...the Marine Corps! See the film that won the U.S. Marine Corps their own Oscar at the 1945 Academy Awards. “With the Marines at Tarawa” won in the category of best short film documentary. It depicts the battle between the Marines and the Japanese for control of the island of Tarawa during World War II. The "With the Marines at Tarawa" Oscar is on display in our WWII Gallery. Stop by soon to see it! | National Museum of the Marine Corps

And the Oscar goes to....the Marine Corps! See the film that won the Corps their own Oscar at the 1945 Academy Awards. “With the Marines at Tarawa” won in the category of best short film documentary. It depicts the battle between the Marines and the Japanese for control of the island of Tarawa during World War II. The "With the Marines at Tarawa" Oscar trophy is on display at the Museum in the WWII Gallery. #Oscars #Marines #Oscars2019 #AcademyAwards | National Museum of the Marine Corps