282K views · 7.4K reactions | In November, 1943, the USS Enterprise supports a two pronged attack in the Pacific at the WW2 Battle of Tarawa. | HISTORY | Facebook

Experience Pacific Valor: Tarawa Edition 🌊 Honor WWII Medal of Honor recipient ✨ Staff Sergeant William Jennings Bordelon✨ as we bring to life the fierce landings at Tarawa. Witness how Marines leapt over the sides of their landing craft into withering fire and unforgiving surf—an act of courage that defined a generation. Explore restored WWII vehicles, hear the thunder of blank-firing weapons, and see history come alive with the incredible volunteers of Company K. Are you ready to relive the l

Tarawa—a remote atoll in the Pacific—became a name etched in history in November 1943. In just 76 hours, over 1,000 men were killed in one of World War II’s bloodiest battles. The beaches of Betio, where U.S. Marines fought fiercely against entrenched Japanese forces, were soaked in sacrifice. Today, Tarawa is part of the island nation of Kiribati. Rusting war relics remain—silent reminders of the cost of war. Join us on a tour of Tarawa as it looks today, Tarawa Battlefield Relics on our YouTub