Operation Cartwheel
June 30, 1943 – March 20, 1944 · Melanesia
Result Allied victory
Allied forces in the South West and South Pacific advanced along New Guinea and the Solomon Islands to isolate the Japanese base at Rabaul. The campaign bypassed strong positions and neutralised Rabaul.
United States and allies
Japan
Battles 2
- Operation Chronicle June 23–30, 1943 · Allied occupation
- Landing on Emirau March 20–27, 1944 · Unopposed