Japanese forces land at Rabaul
On January 23, 1942, Japanese forces landed at Rabaul.
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The Event
On January 23, 1942, Japanese forces landed at Rabaul.
The Wider Campaign
The capture of the New Britain port gave Japan a major base for operations in the southwest Pacific.
The opening phase
The date anchors an opening move, not every action in the campaign. Routes, supply and terrain help explain why this particular position mattered.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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Sources
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