- Makin (atoll) - Wikipedia
Makin is an atoll, chain of islands, located in the Pacific Ocean island nation of Kiribati Makin is the northernmost of the Gilbert Islands, with a population (in 2015) of 1,990
- The Makin Island Raid: What Really Happened to the Marines?
As told from Japanese sources, this story relates the capture of the nine men on Makin, their interrogation, transfer to Kwajalein Atoll, and the reason why they were executed there
- 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
- What does makin mean? - Definitions. net
"Makin" is not a standard English word as such, its meaning can be varied depending on context or cultural usage However, it is often used in African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) as a term for making out, flirting or engaging in intimate actions
- Makin Raid Mass Grave Recovery on Makin Island - Pacific Wrecks
The "Makin Raid" was to disrupt the enemy, destroy installations and divert reinforcements to Guadalcanal The Raiders claimed 83 Japanese killed and destroyed installations, two small ships and two flying boats by Boys Anti-Tank rifle fired by Sgt Buck Stidham and Sgt Walter Carroll
- HyperWar: American Forces in Action: The Capture of Makin (20 - 24 . . .
A strong task force, with transports carrying men of the U S Army, was about to commence the assault on Makin Off Tarawa, about 105 miles to the south, an even larger force of U S Marines was poised in readiness to seize the airfield and destroy the Japanese there
- 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
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