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Ponape

by | March 9, 2018

Bombardment of airfield, bombs wharf and other enemy facilities at Ponape.

Aitape

by | March 9, 2018

Supporting Army landing at Aitape, Tanahmerah and Humbolt Bays.

Task Group 58 Support

by | March 9, 2018

In support of Task group 58, air strikes against Palau and Woleai islands, followed by further strikes against Hollandia, Aitape and Wake Islands.

First Shore Bombardment Against Mili Atoll

by | March 9, 2018

First shore bombardment against Mili Atoll in Marshall Islands. The USS IOWA received her first hit when she was struck by two Japanese projectiles (5 inch and 6 inch). The 6 inch projectile hit Turret 2 and the 5 inch projectile hit the hull plating, neither of which...

First Firing of Weapons in Combat

by | March 9, 2018

First firing of weapons in combat in attack on Japanese naval base at Truk in Caroline Islands. In action off Truk, the USS IOWA sank light cruiser Katori.