Created by Tom Horn on 2 May 2011, Last Update on 2 May 2011

Tarakan - 1 May 1945

First stage of the Borneo campaign with an amphibious landing by Australian troops. The operation's primary objective was to secure and develop the airstrip for use in subsequent operations.

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

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