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This article critiques the historical narrative of the Gilbert & Marshall Islands Campaign during World War 2, arguing that the official accounts are exaggerated and potentially fabricated. The author questions the stated casualty figures, the feasibility of the battles given the small size of the islands, and the photographic evidence, suggesting many images are staged or manipulated. The campaign, spanning from August 1942 to February 1944, involved operations like Operation Galvanic, Operation Kourbash, Operation Flintlock, and Operation Catchpole, aimed at securing airfields and naval bases from Japanese occupiers. Key battles discussed include Tarawa, Makin, Kwajalein, Eniwetok, and Majuro. The author highlights inconsistencies in troop numbers, defensive fortifications, and the nature of the fighting, proposing that many depicted events were actually military drills or staged scenarios. Specific points of contention include the Battle of Tarawa’s logistical failures, the effectiveness of naval bombardments, the appearance of corpses, and the supposed fanatical resistance of the Japanese forces. The article concludes that the war’s portrayal is suspect, with a focus on creating a dramatic narrative rather than adhering to factual accounts.

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