Spring 1944
Kwajalein atoll and Nauru captured after short battles
The lightly defended Kwajalein atoll in the Marshalls fell after only light resistance from the small garrison. A similar story unfolded in Nauru in the Gilberts which was also captured at a similar time
no losses to the US
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"Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill
Last edited by joegrundman; 07-03-12 at 04:07 AM.
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