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Arawe, 16 January 1944 [WWII Battle of Arawe]
Arawe, 16 January 1944 [WWII Battle of Arawe]

Arawe, 16 January 1944 [WWII Battle of Arawe]

Subject or historical figure (1907 - 1995)
Date1944
Object numberANMS0296[048]
NamePhotograph
MediumBlack and white photographic print on paper
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from L Whitebrook
HistoryThe Director Task Force launched its attack on the Japanese defences of Arawe on16 January 1944. That morning, a squadron of B-24 Liberator heavy bombers dropped one hundred and thirty-six 1,000 lb (450 kg) bombs on the Japanese defenses, and 20 B-25s strafed the area.