Historical Events tagged with "bougainville"
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End of the Battle of Slater's Knoll
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.
Continue ReadingYamamoto Killed in U.S. Air Mission
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the commander of the Japanese Combined Fleet, was killed when his aircraft was intercepted and shot down by U.S. fighter planes over Bougainville Island during Operation Vengeance. The operation was a carefully planned mission that capitalized on intelligence about Yamamoto's travel. A flight of U.S. P-38 Lightning fighters executed the attack, resulting in the aircraft's destruction and the death of the prominent naval leader.
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