• WWII E134 Chaos at Dawn: Tanks and Flamethrowers at Tarawa

  • Apr 14 2025
  • Duración: 39 m
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WWII E134 Chaos at Dawn: Tanks and Flamethrowers at Tarawa

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  • The initial assault was chaotic—coral reefs slowed the approach, landing craft were wrecked, and units came ashore under heavy fire. But by the second and third days, the situation began to change. Officers like Shoup, Edson, and Jones made key decisions, reinforcements came in, and tanks managed to cross the reef. Despite exhaustion and limited ground, the Marines pushed inland.

    Today’s episode focuses on that shift—from securing the beach to pressing the attack. We’ll look at how the 1st Battalion 8th Marines broke through, how Crowe and Jones coordinated flanking movements, and how tanks helped turn the momentum. We’ll also cover the Japanese night assaults and the close-quarters fighting that defined the battle’s turning point. Tarawa remained brutal, but these days marked the start of a hard-fought advance.

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