Written by Joseph H. Alexander

Across The Reef - The Marine assault of Tarawa

Across The Reef: The Marine assault of Tarawa is a real account of world War II, written by Colonel Joseph H. Alexander who was serving the U.S.Marine Corps. The author narrates the incidents during August 1943, which planned the execution of assault of Tarawa.Excerpts:The Gilbert Islands consist of 16 scattered atolls lying along the equator in th..