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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
ProducersTaylor Downing·Brian Aabech

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Tubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

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 Tubi TV in Canada, 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 Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is As it Happened: Tarawa on Amazon Prime Video?

No, As it Happened: Tarawa isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV instead.

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 Canada.