Battle of Bougainville
November 1, 1943 is when the Marines started the assault of Bougainville
The Marines sent in around 37,000 troops
The Navy aided the Marines in taking the island by bombing the island and sinking ships that were trying to defend the island
Troops had established the island on November 21, 1943
The Marines sent in around 37,000 troops
The Navy aided the Marines in taking the island by bombing the island and sinking ships that were trying to defend the island
Troops had established the island on November 21, 1943