US Marines fight Battle of Tarawa during World War II

The video describes the intense battle fought by American forces on the island of Tarawa, which was considered crucial for the US to reach the Philippines. Over 72 hours, US forces engaged in fierce combat against entrenched Japanese defenses. The battle was one of the bloodiest in Marine Corps history, with no Japanese soldiers surviving.

What was the strategic significance of the island of Tarawa for the US forces?

• It was a supply depot for the US Navy.

• It was a training ground for new recruits.

• It was a key to the Philippines.

• It was a diplomatic meeting point.

How long did the battle for Tarawa last?

• 72 hours

• 48 hours

• 96 hours

• 24 hours

What made the battle for Tarawa particularly notable in Marine Corps history?

• It was the first battle fought in the Pacific.

• It was one of the bloodiest campaigns ever waged.

• It was the shortest battle in Marine Corps history.

• It was the first battle with no casualties.

What was the outcome for the Japanese soldiers defending Tarawa?

• They retreated to another island.

• They were captured and taken as prisoners.

• They surrendered to the US forces.

• They all died in battle.

How did the US forces manage to overcome the Japanese defenses?

• By using advanced technology.

• Through 72 hours of relentless combat.

• By negotiating a peace treaty.

• By receiving reinforcements from nearby islands.