Events tagged with "southwest pacific"

Historical Events tagged with "southwest pacific"

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Military & Warfare

American Forces Invade the Admiralty Islands

February 29th, 1944 81 years ago

American forces, led by General Douglas MacArthur, launched Operation Brewer to seize control of the Admiralty Islands. Commencing on 29 February 1944, this amphibious assault involved significant naval and air support, aimed at establishing a base for future operations in the Southwest Pacific. The campaign resulted in the capture of key islands, enhancing Allied strategic positioning against Japanese forces in the region.