Created by Tom Horn on 18 Jun 2011, Last Update on 18 Jun 2011

Abemama falls - 21 Nov 1943

Australian Army Lt George Hand and 78 U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Reconnaissance Scouts land on the atol via submarine. They cut of the small Japanese defence force's line of retreat and on the 25th they learn that the defenders had committed suicide.

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Tags : Japan,United States,Land,Naval,Pacific,Combat

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