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 …

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 …

Nov 25, 2025 · Makin marked the only time a U.S.-crewed Lee medium tank entered battle against Japan. The tank belonged to the 193rd Tank Bat­tal­ion, and though rapidly obso­les­cent …

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 …

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 …

Mar 31, 2025 · Explore Makin Atoll, Kiribati deeply: top places, scenic routes, itineraries, when to go. Complete & free 2026 guide.

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 …

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.

The complete occupation of Makin took four days and cost considerably more casualties in the naval force than in the ground force. Despite possessing great superiority in men and …

Jul 3, 2019 · The Battle of Makin was fought November 20-23, 1943, during World War II and saw American forces capture the atoll.