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 Battle of Makin was an engagement of the Pacific campaign of World War II, fought from 20 to 24 November 1943 on Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands.

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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 …

In August 1942, the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion conducted the Makin Island raid in the Central Pacific. The purpose of the raid was to destroy Japanese installations on the island, gather …

The raid on Makin Island was an attack by Marine Raiders of the United States Marine Corps on the Japanese -controlled Makin Island from August 17–18, 1942.

Makin Island raid, a 1942 raid by U.S. Marines on Japanese military forces on Butaritari during World War II Battle of Makin, the 1943 U.S. invasion of Butaritari during World War II

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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 …

Satellite Map Discover Makin Atoll from above in high-definition satellite imagery.