Events tagged with "Allied operations"

Historical Events tagged with "Allied operations"

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Military & Warfare

Marine Division Secures Beachhead on Bougainville

November 1st, 1943 81 years ago

The 3rd Marine Division of the United States Marines landed on Bougainville in the Solomon Islands. This strategic operation aimed to establish a beachhead, which was crucial for launching further attacks against Japanese forces in the Pacific theater. Following the landing, a significant naval clash occurred that night known as the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay, which involved intense ship-to-ship combat as American forces aimed to secure their newly established position.