Operation Cleanslate
During World War II, Operation Cleanslate was the occupation of Russell Islands about sixty miles northwest of Guadalcanal by the United States in February, 1943. The Japanese had captured the island in January, 1942.
Coordinates: 9°04′S 159°09′E / 9.07°S 159.15°E
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