CAPTURING MAKIN ATOLL: NO WALK IN THE PARK
Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands, West-Central Pacific Ocean • November 25, 1943 Makin Atoll (or Makin Island) is one of 16 coral atolls in the Pacific’s Gilbert Islands chain and lies on the Equator halfway between Hawaii and Australia. The capture of the atoll with its excellent seaplane base, air base, and communications center by 6,470 heavily armored…