1943: MAP ILLUSTRATION: Tarawa atoll drawing showing first & second wave arrival of Marines onto island. World War II, W

The video describes a military operation involving naval bombardment and the landing of Marines. The initial waves of Marines used amphibian tractors, while subsequent waves faced challenges with landing boats at the fringing reef, influenced by fate and tides.

How long did the naval bombardment last?

• Half an hour

• Almost two hours

• One hour

• Three hours

What type of vehicles were the first wave of Marines in?

• Landing boats

• Submarines

• Amphibian tractors

• Helicopters

What was the mode of transport for the succeeding waves of Marines?

• Amphibian tractors

• Landing boats

• Parachutes

• Bicycles

What natural challenges did the Marines face at the fringing reef?

• Fate and the tides

• Dense fog

• Strong winds

• Heavy rain

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a challenge for the Marines?

• Landing boats

• Dense fog

• Tides

• Fate