1944 ⟶ Tinian Island Captured
The Americans complete the capture of the island of Tinian.
Year
1943
1944
1945
🏝️ Americans Take Russell Islands
Americans take the Russell Islands, part of the Solomons chain.⟶
Pacific TheaterSolomon IslandsRussell IslandsUS Marinesmilitary campaignisland hoppingWWII
🏝️ US Marines Land at Segi Point, Beginning New Georgia Campaign
Operation Cartwheel opens with landings by the United States 4th Marine Raider Battalion at Segi Point on New Georgia in the Solomon Islands, beginning the New Georgia Campaign. It will not be secured until August.⟶
Pacific TheaterIsland HoppingNew Georgia CampaignUS MarinesOperation CartwheelSolomon Islandsmilitary campaign
✈️ US Marines Land on Tinian Island
Marines land on Tinian Island, last of the Marianas (after Saipan and Guam); Tinian will eventually be a B-29 base, and the base from which the atomic bombers departed.⟶
TinianUS MarinesPacific TheaterIsland HoppingWorld War IIMilitary InvasionB-29 BaseAtomic Bombs
🏝️ Americans Capture Manus Island
Americans take Manus Island in the Admiralty chain.⟶
Pacific TheaterUSManus IslandAdmiralty Islandsmilitary conquestWorld War IIisland hopping
🪖 Australian Troops Land on Tarakan Island
Australian troops land on Tarakan island off the coast of Borneo⟶
TarakanAustraliaBorneoPacific TheaterMilitary CampaignIsland HoppingSoutheast Asia