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Battle of Tarawa
It took place at the Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands, and was part of Operation Galvanic, the U.S. invasion of the Gilberts. Wikipedia “an unknown destination.” Ishmael and his men were told an unknown destination not disclose information about the upcoming battle. He was kept in the unknown until he arrived at the battle. The author used the quote to show the anticipation the men felt of not knowing where they would end up Picture - amazon.com
