BOUGAINVILLE - Department of Defense 1948 - PIN 20336 - LANDING OPERATION AND SUBSEQUENT CAPTURE OF BOUGAINVILLE IN 1943 BY AMERICAN FORCES OF THE 37TH DIVISION, 14TH CORPS, AND 3D MARINE DIVISION.
ARMY!! My ass. The landings on Bougainville commenced on 1 November and the Army didn't land until 8 November. The main casualties were all Marines during that first week. Check military history books. The 9th Marines and the 3rd Marine Division get the honor here.
This campaign does not receive enough attention. By cutting off Rabaul and letting the base there wither, this strategic objective was an important part of the Island hopping program.
ARMY!! My ass. The landings on Bougainville commenced on 1 November and the Army didn't land until 8 November. The main casualties were all Marines during that first week. Check military history books. The 9th Marines and the 3rd Marine Division get the honor here.
GennySea1183 3 months ago
@FBlackRules agree man. Bougainville was a tough fight as well as New Georgia, Munda Trail, Buna Gona. All fought by US Army.
HDNighster1 5 months ago
This campaign does not receive enough attention. By cutting off Rabaul and letting the base there wither, this strategic objective was an important part of the Island hopping program.
FBlackRules 6 months ago