1943 ⟶ US Air Raids on Rabaul Continue

American air power continues to hit Rabaul.
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1943
1944

✈️ American Bombers Strike Rabaul

American bombers hit Rabaul.⟶
American Bombers Strike Rabaul (1942)
Pacific TheaterUS Air ForceRabaulBombingNew GuineaWarMilitaryStrategic Bombing

✈️ US Air Raids on Rabaul Continue

American air power continues to hit Rabaul.⟶
Pacific TheaterAir WarRabaulUS Air ForceIsland HoppingStrategic BombingNew Guinea

✈️ First All-American Air Raid on Germany: Wilhelmshaven Targeted

50 bombers mount the first all American air raid against Germany. Wilhelmshaven, the large naval base, is the primary target.⟶
First All-American Air Raid on Germany: Wilhelmshaven Targeted (1943)
Air WarBombing RaidsWilhelmshavenUS Air ForceGermanyMilitary OperationsStrategic BombingWorld War II

✈️ Operation Cartwheel Bombing Campaign Begins Against Rabaul

Operation Cartwheel begins a bombing campaign against Rabaul.⟶
Operation Cartwheel Bombing Campaign Begins Against Rabaul (1943)
Operation CartwheelBombing CampaignRabaulPacific TheaterAir War

💥 US Air Strikes Commence on the Marianas

American aircraft carriers commence air strikes on the Marianas, including Saipan, preparing for invasion.⟶
US Air Strikes Commence on the Marianas (1944)
air strikesMarianasSaipaninvasionPacific TheaterUS Navyisland hoppingstrategic bombing

✈️ US Navy Raids on Caroline Islands Continue

American navy air raids continue in the Caroline Islands, including Truk.⟶
US Navy Raids on Caroline Islands Continue (1944)
Pacific TheaterUS Navyair raidsCaroline IslandsTruknaval warfareisland hoppingaerial bombardment