Caption | Captured Japanese 8-in gun emplacement, which was previously captured from the British at Singapore; Betio, Tarawa Atoll, 20 Nov 1943; photo 2 of 2 ww2dbase | |||||||
Photographer | Unknown | |||||||
Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Marine Corps | |||||||
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Photos in Series | See all photos in this series | |||||||
Photos on Same Day | 20 Nov 1943 | |||||||
Photos at Same Place | Betio, Tarawa, Gilbert and Ellice Islands | |||||||
Added By | C. Peter Chen | |||||||
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WW2-Era Place Name | Betio, Tarawa, Gilbert and Ellice Islands |
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