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The surf that beached a fleet and devoured their time
An Allied amphibious assault on Nassau Bay is underway when a massive surf wrecks the landing craft, leaving troops stranded and their supply mission in peril.
The surf that beached a fleet and devoured their time
This episode details the Allied operation to establish a supply beachhead at Nassau Bay in New Guinea, an ambitious plan that immediately faced unforeseen natural obstacles. It explores the intricate planning and the immediate chaos that threatened to derail the entire mission.
Event: Nassau Bay amphibious assault
Date: June 30, 1943
Location: Nassau Bay, New Guinea
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