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As it Happened: Tarawa

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Tarawa was the most strongly defended island in the Pacific which the Japanese boasted that a million Americans couldn’t take the island in one hundred years. On Tarawa the Marines faced their sternest test yet.

DirectorAshley Gething
WriterAshley Gething
ProducersBrian Aabech·Taylor Downing

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Cast · Directed by Ashley Gething

SRStephen Rashbrook
Stephen Rashbrook
Narrator

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As it Happened: Tarawa — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams As it Happened: Tarawa?

As it Happened: Tarawa is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is As it Happened: Tarawa on Netflix?

No, As it Happened: Tarawa is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.

Is As it Happened: Tarawa on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — As it Happened: Tarawa is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch As it Happened: Tarawa for free?

As it Happened: Tarawa is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Australia.