antarmike Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Betio secured in the Atoll war. Following 76 hours of carnage, with the US marines supported by heavy fire from destroyers, resitance on Betio ended. Of the 5000 Japanese defening the Island only 17 are still alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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