- 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 - Wikipedia
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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- Raid on Makin Island - Wikipedia
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 - Wikipedia
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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- 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
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