Conflict in Kiribati: A History of the Second World WarDocuments the political, social and military context of the Second World War as it affected Kiribati. Uses oral and written accounts from people directly involved and official records. |
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The arrival of the GermanMarshallese | 3 |
Airfield surveys in the Phoenix and Line Islands | 9 |
Fanning Island garrison | 21 |
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