Battle of the Green Islands
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The Battle of the Green Islands or Operation Squarepeg was fought from 15 to 20 February 1944, between Imperial Japan and Allied forces from the New Zealand 3rd Division and the United States. Underta
Troops from New Zealand disembark from US Landing Craft Infantry ship LCI-444 to occupy Green Island on 16 February 1944.
Location of the Green Islands
Nissan Island
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Nissan Island is the largest of the Green Islands of Papua New Guinea. It is located at, about 200 km east of Rabaul on New Britain and about 200 km north-west of Bougainville. The island is administe
Battle of the Green Islands
…the United States. Undertaken after landings to secure lodgments on New Britain and Bougainville, the main focus of the operation was the capture of Nissan Island, which was secured by New Zealand forces after only a short ground campaign. At only very limited cost in terms of casualties, the Allied operation…
Green Islands seen from space. Oval-shaped Nissan Island is clearly visible in the center.