Created by Tom Horn on 17 Jun 2011, Last Update on 17 Jun 2011

Koromokina Lagoon - 7 Nov 1943

Marines defend the left flank of the Bougainville landing force against a Japanese counter invasion of 750 troops brought down 'the slot' in troop destroyers. The failed assault cost 377 killed. 17 marines were killed in the defence.

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Tags : United States,Japan,Solomon Islands,Land,Pacific,Combat

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