Historical Events tagged with "Slater's Knoll"
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Military & Warfare
End of the Battle of Slater's Knoll
April 6th, 1945 79 years ago
The Battle of Slater's Knoll on Bougainville concluded after fierce fighting between Allied forces and Japanese troops. Over the course of several weeks, the Allies aimed to secure key positions on the island to support the ongoing campaign in the Pacific. With the successful capture of Slater's Knoll, Allied forces were better positioned for further operations in the region, minimizing Japanese resistance.
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