Consolidated›In the space of twelve minutes a formidable Japanese sea and air armada, in the powerful, well-organized, well defended stronghold of Rabaul, was attacked and decisively defeated. Never in the long history of warfare has so much destruction been

Publication:

US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Theater Number:

19

Theater:

SW Pacific

Place:

New Britain

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

In the space of twelve...

Caption:

In the space of twelve minutes a formidable Japanese sea and air armada, in the powerful, well-organized, well defended stronghold of Rabaul, was attacked and decisively defeated. Never in the long history of warfare has so much destruction been

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

NEW BRITAIN, BOMBING,RABAUL

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A31649-26694AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.