The Cry of the Waves 943: The Battle of Tarawa
The Cry of the Waves 943: The Battle of Tarawa

The Cry of the Waves 943: The Battle of Tarawa

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A true tactical laboratory, Tarawa forged the identity of the Marine Corps and lastingly transformed the conduct of amphibious assaults.

The Battle of Tarawa decoded by a Marine Corps general. Following a precise account of the operations, the commanders involved and the equipment used, the author offers a resolutely tactical reading of the battle, highlighting the lessons that would influence the great Allied offensives to come.

200 pages. Illustrated central insert: drawings, photographs, maps and illustrations to better understand the stakes and the course of the fighting.

 

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Author 1
General PIERRE CHAREYRON
Publication date
26 June 2026
Pages
200
Illustrations
10-page illustrated central insert: drawings, photographs, maps and illustrations
Cover
Paperback
Language
French
Publisher 
Editions de l'Escadron

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