Tarawa Atoll
A high altitude shot showing Betio and the next few islands in the Tarawa atoll.
"Tail" eastern Tarawa
After a few Naval bombardments but before this area was captured.
"The Pier"
Probably taken from the "Kingfisher" observation aircraft during the invasion.
"Green Beach"
A view of the rubber boat flotila after the 6th Marines had landed. Notice the two Stuart tanks to the left of the rubber boats.
Airfield
An oblique view from the southwest of Betio.
"Black Beach 1"
Another shot from the observation aircraft showing two 127mm AA guns on Black 1 and "The Pocket".
"From the southwest"
Note the LVTs and landing craft near the pier.
"Red Beach 3"
A view from the north. Note "Bonnyman's Hill" near the bottom, the vehicle (LVT?) on the runway, and the disabled tank "Cannonball" near the upper right.
"September Pier"
A photograph probably taken in September 43. The flyable Japanese aircraft had been evacuated by November.
"The Beak"
The majority of Red Beach 1 is shown here. The NE tip of Betio, in the center bottom of the photo, is where 3/2 and parts of 2/2 landed. Betio has been described as shaped like a bird, with this area being the beak. Note the LVTs on the beach.
"The Pocket"
This "Pocket" was the last area of organized Japanese resistance on Betio.
Email - Jonathan.E.Stevens@wheaton.edu
copyright 1998 Wheaton, Illinois
Created September 1999 - Updated 21 February 2002
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