75 years ago, US Marines waded into 'the toughest battle in Marine Corps history' -- here are 25 photos of the brutal fight for Tarawa

75 years ago, US Marines waded into 'the toughest battle in Marine Corps history' — here are 25 photos of the brutal fight for Tarawa NOW WATCH: How humans could live in a world without war, according to a conflict expert who used to be in the British Army See Also: If you own an iPhone 6 or later that isn't holding its charge, now is the time to get your battery replaced 75 years ago, US Marines waded into 'the toughest battle in Marine Corps history' -- here are 25 photos of the brutal fight...