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Battle of Roosevelt Ridge

14 Aug 1943 · 5.50° S, 141.00° E

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When
14 Aug 1943
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
5.50° S, 141.00° E
Description
1943 World War II battle in New Guinea
War
World War II

Battle of Roosevelt Ridge

1943 World War II battle in New Guinea

The Battle of Roosevelt Ridge was fought between 21 July and 14 August 1943 between U.S. and Japanese forces in the Salamaua area of the Territory of New Guinea during World War II. The battle was fought in conjunction with several other actions of the Salamaua–Lae campaign.

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