@pbsnews: As we approach the nation's 250th birthday, PBS News is looking at some notable, but lesser-known, people, moments, and, in this case, an animal in American military history. On Nov. 20, 1943, one duck “stormed” the shores of Tarawa as a Marine during World War II. Alongside 18,000 Marines, the duck landed on the shores of the Japanese-fortified island of Tarawa. PBS News' Cecilia Lallmann recounts the military feats of the "Devil Duck" and the citation for bravery it earned along the way. This post was produced by Cecilia Lallmann, Shyla Duff, Steff Staples, Julia Griffin, Travis Daub and Dan Cooney. #pbsnewshour #newshour #pbsnews #news #america250 #USHistory #americanhistory #militaryhistory #usmilitary #worldwar2 #usmc #History #marinecorps #marine #military #wwii #devildog #duck

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Wednesday 01 July 2026 13:00:00 GMT