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Today in World War II History—February 19, 1944

Monday, February 19, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
Japanese ships burning at Rabaul, Feb 1944 (US Army Center of Military History)

Japanese ships burning at Rabaul, Feb 1944 (US Army Center of Military History)

80 Years Ago—Feb. 19, 1944: The major Japanese air & naval base at Rabaul is officially neutralized by Allied forces as the last Japanese planes are moved to Truk.

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