Historical Events tagged with "truk lagoon"
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Operation Hailstone Strikes Truk Lagoon
Operation Hailstone commenced with a coordinated attack by U.S. naval air, surface, and submarine forces on Truk Lagoon, an important Japanese naval base in the central Pacific. This operation supported the upcoming invasion of Eniwetok, aiming to diminish Japanese military capabilities in the region. Over the course of several days, U.S. aircraft targeted ships and installations, resulting in significant damage to Japanese assets and bolstering Allied operations in the Pacific Theater. The success of this mission showcased the effectiveness of combined naval operations.
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