1944 ⟶ Americans Take Ulithi Atoll

Americans take Ulithi atoll in the Caroline Islands; it is a...
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1944

🚢 US Navy Marshalls-Gilberts Raids

The United States Navy conducts the Marshalls-Gilberts raids attacking Jaluit, Mili, and Makin (Butaritari) islands as well as Kwajalein, Wotje, and Taroa.⟶
US Navy Marshalls-Gilberts Raids (1942)
Pacific TheaterUS NavyRaidsMilitary CampaignIsland HoppingJapan

🏝️ Americans Take Russell Islands

Americans take the Russell Islands, part of the Solomons chain.⟶
Pacific TheaterSolomon IslandsRussell IslandsUS Marinesmilitary campaignisland hoppingWWII

⚓ Americans Take Ulithi Atoll

Americans take Ulithi atoll in the Caroline Islands; it is a massive atoll that will later become an important naval base.⟶
Americans Take Ulithi Atoll (1944)
Pacific TheaterUS NavyUlithi AtollNaval BaseStrategic ImportanceIsland HoppingMilitary CampaignWorld War II

🏝️ US Forces Secure Kwajalein Atoll

Kwajalein, the world's largest atoll and a major Japanese naval base, is secured.⟶
US Forces Secure Kwajalein Atoll (1944)
Pacific TheaterIsland HoppingUS MilitaryNaval BaseAtollKwajaleinMarshall Islands

🚢 US Navy Shelling and Bombing in Marshall Islands

U.S. Navy shelling and carrier bombing began in the Marshall Islands, preliminary to invasions the following day.⟶
US Navy Shelling and Bombing in Marshall Islands (1944)
Marshall IslandsPacific TheaterUS NavyBombardmentInvasionMilitary CampaignWarfareIsland Hopping

🏝️ Americans Capture Manus Island

Americans take Manus Island in the Admiralty chain.⟶
Pacific TheaterUSManus IslandAdmiralty Islandsmilitary conquestWorld War IIisland hopping