Makin in WW2 History | World War II Database

17 Aug 1942

Gilbert and Ellice Islands

211 men of the US 2nd Raider Battalion attacked Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands; it was the first amphibious assault ever launched from submarines (USS Nautilus and USS Argonaut). 9 of the raiders would be left behind by mistake; they were captured, were brought to Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands, and were executed. ww2dbase [Makin | TH, CPC]

10 Oct 1942

Gilbert and Ellice Islands

USS S-38 reconnoitered Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. ww2dbase [S-38 | Makin | CPC]

20 Nov 1943

Gilbert and Ellice Islands

USS New Mexico shelled Japanese positions at Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands. ww2dbase [Gilbert Islands Campaign | New Mexico | Makin | CPC]
USS Kimberly arrived off Makin, Gilbert Islands. ww2dbase [Gilbert Islands Campaign | Kimberly | Makin | CPC]

17 Jan 1944

Gilbert and Ellice Islands

US 45th Fighter Squadron, flying P-40 fighters, was transferred from Baker Island of Ellice Islands to Makin, Gilbert Islands. ww2dbase [Makin | CPC]

Timeline Section Founder: Thomas Houlihan
Contributors: Alan Chanter, C. Peter Chen, Thomas Houlihan, Hugh Martyr, David Stubblebine
Special Thanks: Rory Curtis

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