World War Theatre (1930-1945) IX
The Pacific - Cape Gloucester
Fri 23 Jan 2026
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World War Theatre (1930-1945) IX
Operation order
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Situation
Background Information
8th January 1944
New Britain,
Territory of New Guinea
Marines landed on New Britain on the 26th of December on two sides, east and west. The western landing force acted as a diversion, whilist the eastern force pushed towards Cape Gloucester and the airfield. The advance met light resistance but the airfield was quickly captured after a brief Japanese counterattack.
A stiff pocked of Japanese resistance is just south of the east landing beaches, named Suicide Creek. 1st and 5th Marines are fighting on and around this ridge since January 1st, now is time to finally secure it.
Regiment has tasked the 1st Marines to push and clear the Japanese resistance on Hill 150.
Marines landed on New Britain on the 26th of December on two sides, east and west. The western landing force acted as a diversion, whilist the eastern force pushed towards Cape Gloucester and the airfield. The advance met light resistance but the airfield was quickly captured after a brief Japanese counterattack.
A stiff pocked of Japanese resistance is just south of the east landing beaches, named Suicide Creek. 1st and 5th Marines are fighting on and around this ridge since January 1st, now is time to finally secure it.
Regiment has tasked the 1st Marines to push and clear the Japanese resistance on Hill 150.
Five-Star Rating System
Combat Intensity: ☆☆☆☆ Roleplay Emphasis: ☆ Difficulty: ☆☆☆☆