Created by Tom Horn on 21 Apr 2010, Last Update on 21 Apr 2010

Operation Persecution - 22 Apr 1944

Allied and American troops undertook an amphibious landing at Aitape in New Guinea. The operation was designed to isolate the Japanese 18th Army at Wewak.

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Tags : Papua New Guinea,Japan,United States,Australia,Britain,Land,Naval,Pacific,Combat

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