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Battle of Munda Point

22 Jul 1943 – 4 Aug 1943 · 8.25° S, 157.50° E

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When
22 Jul 1943 – 4 Aug 1943
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
8.25° S, 157.50° E
Description
1943 battle of the New Georgia campaign during World War II
War
World War II

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Battle of Munda Point

Battle of the New Georgia campaign during World War II

The Battle of Munda Point was a battle in World War II between American and Japanese forces from 2 July to 5 August 1943 during the New Georgia campaign in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific War. The battle took place following a landing by U.S. troops on the western coast of New Georgia from Rendova Island, as part of an effort to capture the Japanese airfield that had been constructed at Munda Point.

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