| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TARAWA | Pacific island taken by Marines. |
| MARIANAS | West Pacific archipelago taken by marines. |
| EMIRAU | Island of St. Matthias group taken by Marines. |
| SAKHALIN | North Pacific island taken by Russia. |
| SAMOA | Pacific island where Marines train. |
| GILBERT | Pacific Island group, foothold of Marines. |
