Learn about the Battle of Tarawa, one of the bloodiest battles fought during World War II between the United States and the Japanese Empire. The Battle took place on the small atoll of Betio, now part of Kiribati's Tarawa atoll. The island is home to various World War II relics, including bunkers, pillboxes, and gun emplacements. While visiting Tarawa, you can witness the remnants of the fierce battle and learn about the significance of this event in the Pacific theater of World War II.
