Created by Tom Horn on 18 May 2011, Last Update on 18 May 2011

Morotai - 15 Sep 1944

The capture of this small Eutch East Indies island (and it's two airfields) was an important step to support the liberation of the Philippines. The base remained a supply hub for the remainder of the war.

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Tags : Australia,United States,Netherlands,Japan,Land,Naval,Pacific,Combat

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