Raid on Makin Island
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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. Aims of the raid included destroying local i
U.S. Marines return to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on board the American submarine Nautilus following the raid, 26 August 1942.
Makin as seen by USS Nautilus
A Marine Raider, injured during the Makin operation, is lifted through a hatch on USS Argonaut to be taken ashore at Pearl Harbor, 26 August 1942.
A plaque commemorating the Makin Island raid, located on the island of Kwajalein.
Marine Raiders
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The Marine Raiders are special operations forces originally established by the United States Marine Corps during World War II to conduct amphibious light infantry warfare.
Raid on Makin Island
…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. Aims of the raid included destroying local installations…
Lt. Col. Evans F. Carlson
Marine officers on Tulagi. Lt. Col. Edson is second from left in front row.
Marine Raiders gathered in front of a Japanese dugout on Bougainville.