They were reinforced by the 7th Sasebo Special Naval Landing Force , with a strength of 1,497 men .
The 3rd Special Base Defense Force assigned to Tarawa had a strength of 1,112 men .
Special Base Defense Force were reinforced by the 7th Sasebo Special Naval Landing Force , with a strength of 1,497 men .
The 3rd Special Base Defense Force assigned to Tarawa had a strength of 1,112 men .