Historical Events tagged with "operation catchpole"
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Military & Warfare
United States Captures Eniwetok Atoll
February 20th, 1944 81 years ago
In February 1944, the United States launched Operation Catchpole, aimed at capturing Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The assault began on February 17 and culminated in the capture of the atoll by U.S. forces on February 20. The battle involved intense naval and air bombardment followed by an amphibious landing. This strategic capture provided the U.S. with an essential base for future operations in the Pacific Theatre against Japan.
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