In WWII, Private Pete Talbot and the US Marines are tasked with taking the Japanese-controlled island of Tarawa. Pete knows this is going to take all his training and wits to stay alive.

Witness the story of the Marines through the eyes and lenses of Marine combat cameramen in this collection of authentic, historical film footage. From bloody beaches and dense jungles to barren hilltops, follow the Marines into battle and observe the most legendary engagements in the Marine Corps history.