1942 ⟶ US Navy Marshalls-Gilberts Raids
The United States Navy conducts the Marshalls-Gilberts raids...
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🚢 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.⟶
Pacific TheaterUS NavyRaidsMilitary CampaignIsland HoppingJapan
✈️ US Navy Attacks Mariana Islands
US Navy planes attack the Mariana Islands of Saipan, Guam and Tinian.⟶
Pacific TheaterMariana IslandsUS Navyair strikesisland hoppingSaipanGuamTinian
⚓ 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.⟶
Pacific TheaterUS NavyUlithi AtollNaval BaseStrategic ImportanceIsland HoppingMilitary CampaignWorld War II
🚢 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.⟶
Marshall IslandsPacific TheaterUS NavyBombardmentInvasionMilitary CampaignWarfareIsland Hopping
✈️ US Navy Raids on Caroline Islands Continue
American navy air raids continue in the Caroline Islands, including Truk.⟶
Pacific TheaterUS Navyair raidsCaroline IslandsTruknaval warfareisland hoppingaerial bombardment
✈️ US Navy Attacks Tokyo
US Navy Fast Carrier Task Force 38 aircraft participate in attacks on Tokyo for the first time.⟶
TokyobombingUS NavyPacific Theaterair raidJapanmilitary