Western New Guinea campaign
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Was a battle between the Allies and the Japanese forces in Western New Guinea, a Dutch territory under Japanese occupation.
Chronology
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August 1944: The American Sixth Army, declares Sansapor operation terminated. Sansopor is occupied by American forces.
August 1944: Noemfoor is occupied by American forces.
April 1944: In Operation Reckless the U.S. 24th and the 41st Infantry Divisions landed at Tanahmerah and Humboldt bays.
April 1944: In Operation Persecution, the 163rd Regimental Combat Team- detached from the U.S. 41st Infantry Division - and the No. 62 Works Wing of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) simultaneously landed at Aitape.
October 1944: Morotai is occupied by American forces led by General Krueger.
August 1944: Battle of Biak.
Selected Sources
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 188
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.251
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.260
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.295
