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World War II Archeology in the Pacific (6 Iconic Sites)

Arthur Grainger
18 August 2022
9 min

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This article looks at six historic Pacific WW2 sites.

Summary

Arthur Grainger writing in the Collector, notes the following points:
  • Pearl Harbour: Two battleship wrecks and numerous aircraft remain underwater.
  • Kokoda Trail: Visible reminders, including helmets, guns, and ammunition, remain.
  • Coastal Defences: Includes Wake Island
  • Tinian Island: The B29 aircraft launch site for the atomic bombing of Japan.
Learn more about WW2 Pacific sites.

References

Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:
  • World War II: Three Strategic Takeaways of the Guadalcanal Campaign - The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • A World War II battle holds key lessons for modern warfare - The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • Pearl Harbour: The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941 - The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • Milne Bay 1942. The RAAF's Forgotten Finest Hour. - The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
References from the Web:
  • Dec 2021 ‘Call Me Dog Tag Man’: Pacific Island Is Full of War Relics and Human Remains-New York Times
  • Solomon Islands Secrets: WWII Relics to Explore-Solomon Airlines
Source Information: The.Collector
  • Article Source: https://www.thecollector.com/
  • Media Check: About us: TheCollector
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC |
 

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