July 19, 1942
Today in World War II Pacific History
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SUNDAY, 19 JULY 1942

China: In response to a Chinese request, two B-25s of the 11th BS (Medium) attack in support of Chinese ground forces at Linchuan, a Japanese held city under siege for some time. The Chinese commanding officer later reported that the raid broke the stalemate and the city was entered the following day.

Gen Stilwell submits to Chiang Kai-shek a plan, dated July 18, 1942 that calls for Allied co-operation in regaining Burma as a necessary preliminary to getting aid to China.

ALASKA (11th AF): Search missions are flown over Attu and Agattu.


CHINA-BURMA-INDIA (CBI) (10th AF): CHINA AIR TASK FORCE (CATF): In response to a Chinese request, two B-25s support Chinese ground forces at Linchwan, a Japanese held city undersiege for some time. The Chinese commanding officer later reports that the raid broke the stalemate and the city was liberated the next day.

PACIFIC OCEAN AREA (POA, 7th AF): 26th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 11th Bombardment Group (Heavy) departs Wheeler Field bound for the South Pacific with B-17s.

U.S. Navy: Seaplane tender USS Casco (AVP-12) established an advanced seaplane base in Nazan Bay off Atka, to support seaplane operations against Kiska, which included anti-shipping search, bombing of enemy positions, and cover for surface force bombardments.

IJN: Japanese invasion force of about 1,800 men departs Rabaul bound for the north coast of New Guinea.

Australian Army: Lugger arrives at Buna with supplies and machine guns of Co B, Aus 39th Bn.