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How Dorie Miller’s bravery helped fight Navy racism
The first American hero of World War II helped clear the way for others by doing what he was not allowed to do.
By Thomas W. Cutrer and T. Michael Parrish, World War II Magazine
Target: Makin Island
On Aug. 17, 1942, daring Marine Raiders stormed Makin Island. But far worse fighting faced soldiers, sailors and Coast Guardsmen when American forces returned in late 1943.
By William B. Allmon, World War II Magazine
Remains of Missouri Marine sergeant killed in World War II Tarawa battle finally accounted for
Marine Sgt. George E. Trotter, 38, of Kansas City, Missouri, died during the first day of the Pacific Battle of Tarawa.
By Andrea Scott