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    Chuuk Lagoon - Wikipedia

    Elevation443 m (1,453 ft)
    CountryFederated States of Micronesia
    StateChuuk State
    CapitalWeno
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  1. History Hit
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    Chuuk Lagoon - History and Facts | History Hit

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    What did Chuuk Lagoon do during WW2?
    Chuuk Lagoon was the Empire of Japan 's main naval base in the South Pacific theatre during World War II. It was the site of a major U.S. attack during Operation Hailstone in February 1944, and Operation Inmate, a small assault conducted by British and Canadian forces during June 1945. Chuuk means mountain in the Chuukese language.

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    What happened to Chuuk Lagoon?
    The Pacific war brought these islands their popularity when on February 16 and 17, 1944, the United States launched a massive air attack against Japanese forces. Forty-five ships were sunk and nearly 300 aircraft destroyed. In the 1930s and early ’40s, the Japanese had built Chuuk Lagoon into a major sea base.

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    Where is Chuuk Lagoon?
    Chuuk Lagoon, previously Truk Atoll, is an atoll in the central Pacific. It lies about 1,800 kilometres (970 nautical miles) northeast of New Guinea and is part of Chuuk State within the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).

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    Who occupied Chuuk Lagoon?
    The surrounding Chuuk islands had been settled since the 14th century AD but were claimed by the Spanish Empire, German Empire and eventually the Empire of Japan in 1914, who seized the lagoon from Germany during World War One. During World War Two, Chuuk Lagoon was the Empire of Japan’s main and most formidable naval base in the South Pacific.

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  3. Atlas Obscura
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  5. Chuuk Lagoon: A Diver's Dream
    Chuuk Lagoon, also known as Truk Lagoon, is a paradise for divers and history buffs, with hundreds of sunken ships and planes from World War II.
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    Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia: A Wreck Diver’s Dream …

    WEBBy Jonathan Rowe. February 26, 2016. Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia: A Wreck Divers Dream Destination. Photos courtesy the SS Thorfinn. Sitting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean as part of Micronesia lies a small area …