| Having been carried close to shore by a U.S. Navy sub, a squad of "Scouts & Raiders" paddles the rest of the way into the Island of Tarawa. |
| Their mission is to recon the island from one end to the other so the Admirals and Generals can plan the coming invasion. |
| Hitting the beach at the designated inland cove, the squad sets out. |
| Jones, the squad sharp shooter, sets up the perimeter and covers the squad. |
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