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Location Prewar Wartime History American missions against Talasea On March 6, 1944 after the United States Marines Corps (USMC) landed at Volupai (Red Beach) and captured the area by March 10, facing almost negligible enemy opposition. During the operation, the Marines suffered more casualties tree falls than to enemy action. Afterwards, Talasea became an administrative base for the Americans for a short period. During early March 1944, 1st Marines established a headquarters at this location and built training sites, a hospital (using captured Japanese medical supplies) and rest area with a swimming area in Garua Harbor. Talasea Airfield (Old Talasea Strip) Talasea PT-Boat Base Contribute
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