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03-05-2020, 08:09 AM
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March 4 in US Military History.
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1943 – The Japanese convoy carrying troops of the 51st Division is again struck by Allied planes from the 5th Air Force. PT -boats join the at attacks. Over the course of the three days, all the Japanese transport, as well as 4 destroyers are sunk and at least 3500 troops are lost. Australian and American air forces have shot down 25 planes for the loss of 5 of their own. This is considered a serious defeat by the Japanese and a setback for their defense of New Guinea.
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Also of interest was the birth of Casimir Pulaski.
Casimir Pulaski | American Battlefield Trust
March 4 | This Day in U.S. Military History
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