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

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
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Marine Corps
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Added By C. Peter Chen
Added Date 17 Sep 2006

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