New Georgia campaign
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The New Georgia campaign was a series of land and naval battles of the Pacific Theater of World War II between Allied forces and the Empire of Japan. It was part of Operation Cartwheel, the Allied str
Men of the United States 25th Infantry Division push through the jungle along the Zieta Trail on 12 August 1943
Knocked out Marine Tank during the drive on Munda Point
American forces landing on Rendova Island
Lieutenant Colonel Harry B. Liversedge on New Georgia.
Battle of Wickham Anchorage
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The Battle of Wickham Anchorage took place during the New Georgia campaign in the Solomon Islands during the Pacific War from 30 June – 3 July 1943. During the operation US Marines and US Army troops
A 105mm gun crew from the U.S. Army's 152nd Field Artillery Battalion supports the assault on Wickham Anchorage on or around 1 July 1943.
The New Georgia group of islands. Wickham Anchorage is located on the southeastern tip of Vangunu Island