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By April 1944, combat operation in the South Pacific were drawing down while Southwest Pacific operations were focused on preparing for the liberation of the Philippine Islands.
By April 1944, combat operation in the South Pacific were drawing down while Southwest Pacific operations were focused on preparing for the liberation of the Philippine Islands.
- Western New Guinea (Apr 1944–Sep 1944)
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Phase 3, Advancing towards the Philippines, April-September 1944
Phase 3, the advance westward along the north coast of New Guinea, was implemented by MacArthur’s Southwest Pacific Area forces. Landings are shown on the accompanying map. Phase 3 ended with a landing on the island of Morotai in the Netherlands Indies. |
South & SW Pacific, Phase 3 - Western New Guinea
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