- Makin (atoll) - Wikipedia
Makin, like other Kiribati islands, has a mainly subsistence economy Most houses are made from local materials, and most households rely on fish, coconut and fruit (particularly banana and papaya) as the mainstay of their diet, though imported rice, sugar and tobacco are also seen as necessities
- Battle of Makin Island: November 20-23, 1943 - NHHC
The Northern Attack Force (Task Force 52), commanded by Rear Admiral Richmond K Turner, USN, landed 27th Division troops, commanded by Major General Ralph C Smith, USA, on Makin Atoll on
- The Stamford Historical Society
The Battle of Makin was fought on Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands from 20 November to 24 November 1943 It marked the beginning of an island hopping strategy to approach the Japanese homeland
- Battle of Makin in World War II - ThoughtCo
The Battle of Makin was fought November 20-23, 1943, during World War II and saw American forces capture the atoll
- From Makin to Bougainville: Marine Raiders in the Pacific War (Makin)
Sgt Clyde Thomason was posthumously decorated with the Medal of Honor for his leadership in turning back a Japanese counterattack during the Makin raid He was the first enlisted Marine so decorated in World War II
- Makin Raid Mass Grave Recovery on Makin Island - Pacific Wrecks
After the battle, the dead Marines were buried in a mass grave wearing their equipment on Makin Island (Butaritari) The burial was conducted by the local chief supervised by the Japanese
- Makin Atoll, Kiribati Travel Guide (2026) - Top Places
Explore Makin Atoll, Kiribati deeply: top places, scenic routes, itineraries, when to go Complete free 2026 guide
- Makin - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
Definitions of Makin noun battles in World War II in the Pacific (November 1943); United States Marines took the islands from the Japanese after bitter fighting synonyms: Tarawa, Tarawa-Makin see more
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