Tarawa

Japan against USA

Tarawa Atoll is a series of small islands in the Gilberts. The major Japanese outposts were on Betio, a bird-shaped island in the southern part of the chain; and Makin, which was raided early in 1942 by US Marines. Nine leathernecks who were mistakenly left behind were executed, but the raid was considered a success, especially by a victory-starved American public. This map was made by Dime a Dozen.

Japan	USA
Ground Forces
Isuzu Type 94 Truck Type 95 "Ha-Go"	M3 Stuart M4A1 Sherman Willys MB-2
Aircraft
Mitsubishi A6M Type 0 Reisen "Zero"	Heinkel He 111H Piper L4 "Grasshopper"
Naval Vessels
Barkasse	Fletcher Class LCT Mk V LCVP "Higgins Boat" LVT-4 "Water Buffalo"
Stationary Weapons
5 inch coastal gun 8 inch coastal gun Type 88 Dual Purpose Gun Type 96 25mm AA	n/a