This short documentary broke ground in the film world, being aired to a public largely unaware of the atrocities of war. President Roosevelt himself had to approve the wide release of this film to public theaters because of the gory imagery onscreen. This documentary covers all major events of the Battle of Tarawa and the US teams that supported the Marines as the major invasion force. As some of the only surviving footage from this battle in full color, this documentary will forever maintain its importance. Some pictures seen here are unforgettable. They show the price paid by many during this bloodiest war.
Review of With the Marines at Tarawa
