Battle of Wakde
May 21, 1944 · Wakde
Result American victory
US forces seized the Wakde islands off Dutch New Guinea in Operation Straight Line. The islands provided an airbase and staging point for further advances.
Battle of WakdeMay 21, 1944 · Wakde
Result American victory
US forces seized the Wakde islands off Dutch New Guinea in Operation Straight Line. The islands provided an airbase and staging point for further advances.
