Naval Base Peleliu
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Peleliu Naval Base was a major United States Navy sea and airbase base on Peleliu island, one of sixteen states of Palau. The United States Marine Corps took the island in the Battle of Peleliu during World War II. Battle of Peleliu was a costly conflict that started September 15, 1944, and ended November 27, 1944.[1] On September 30, 1944, Peleliu is declared occupied. The taking of Peleliu and Morotai gave the sea and air protection needed for the later invasion of the Philippines. US Navy Seabee built a number of facilities at Peleliu Naval Base.[2][3]
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Peleliu Naval Base | |
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Coordinates: 7°0′N 134°15′E | |
Administration | United States Navy (1944 to 1947) |
Area | |
• Total | 13 km2 (5 sq mi) |
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