BLACK TOM ISLAND EXPLODES

Summary

1. Black Tom Island was the largest munitions depot in the United States.
2. The island was a distribution point for munitions and explosives shipped to Allied forces fighting in Europe.
3. The explosions were a result of German sabotage.

References

• Media Check: INTEL.gov - About (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.