Battle Of Empress Augusta Bay
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Locations | Empress Augusta Bay |
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Bougainville | |
Territory of New Guinea | |
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ID | 1398648 |
About Battle Of Empress Augusta Bay
The Battle of Empress Augusta Bay, on 1–2 November 1943 – also known as the Battle of Gazelle Bay, Operation Cherry Blossom, and in Japanese sources as the Sea Battle off Bougainville Island – was a naval battle fought near the island of Bougainville in Empress Augusta Bay.