While I can't help with your citation, Peter, is there an online link or other way to view this map? Does it include Bairiki? My dad's 75mm howitzer battery, E-2-10, landed on Beach BLUE 2 on Bairiki on D+2. Thanks. Ruth
I have a copy of a map that I found in the Kiribati National Archives on Bairiki, Tarawa. Col. Joe Alexander also uses this map on page 9 of his book "Across the Reef - the Marine Assault of Tarawa". ... more
USMC map of Betio — Ruth Susmarski,Mon Apr 9 14:57
I have found this map on line at various sites but none of them give a full reference of where it came from. For the islet of Bairiki, you will see on maps of the complete Tarawa atoll. It is the... more
Thank you Peter. I know where Bairiki is but find little written about that part of the battle or maps showing the locations of Beach BLUE 1 & 2. Just thought maybe the map you located would show... more