Battle of Tarawa

The National WWII Museum

by The National WWII Museum
published on 18 August 2026

John Curatola, Military Historian at the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, tells us about this pivotal and brutal battle from the Pacific theater. This is World War II in 2, a series featuring historians – in short, compelling, educational videos – describing a vast array of topics related to World War II history and events. New videos are available every Monday. Subscribe and never miss a video!

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Museum, T. N. W. (2026, August 18). Battle of Tarawa. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3432/battle-of-tarawa/

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