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tarawa

/təˈrɑː.wə/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant un atoll de l'océan Pacifique qui est la capitale des Kiribati, ainsi que le lieu d'une importante bataille de la Seconde Guerre mondiale en novembre 1943, où les Marines américains ont pris les îles aux forces japonaises.

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/təˈrɑː.wə/C1formal
  • frNom propre désignant un atoll de l'océan Pacifique qui est la capitale des Kiribati, ainsi que le lieu d'une importante bataille de la Seconde Guerre mondiale en novembre 1943, où les Marines américains ont pris les îles aux forces japonaises.

A proper noun referring to an atoll in the Pacific Ocean that serves as the national capital of Kiribati, and also the site of a significant World War II battle in November 1943 where United States Marines captured the islands from Japanese forces.

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. Capital of KiribatiB2formal

    The capital city of the Republic of Kiribati, located on the Tarawa Atoll in the central Pacific Ocean.

    frTarawa (capitale des Kiribati)

    • Tarawa is the main administrative and commercial center of Kiribati.
    • The population of Tarawa has grown significantly in recent decades.
    • Many government buildings and the main port are located in Tarawa.
  2. World War II Battle SiteB2formal

    The location of a major and bloody battle between United States Marines and Japanese forces in November 1943 during the Pacific campaign of World War II.

    frBataille de Tarawa

    • The Battle of Tarawa was one of the fiercest engagements in the Pacific theater.
    • Many memorials on Tarawa honor the soldiers who fought there.
    • The invasion of Tarawa demonstrated the challenges of amphibious warfare.