Shelling of Johnston and Palmyra
Johnston and Palmyra are two US-controlled atolls located in the Pacific Ocean. Johnston had been claimed for the US in 1858, Palmyra in 1859; both under the Guano Islands act. Following the Attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese navy forces attacked Allied possessions across the Pacific, including Johnston and Palmyra.
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Shelling of Johnston and Palmyra
Johnston and Palmyra are two US-controlled atolls located in the Pacific Ocean. Johnston had been claimed for the US in 1858, Palmyra in 1859; both under the Guano Islands act. Following the Attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese navy forces attacked Allied possessions across the Pacific, including Johnston and Palmyra.
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1 Marine wounded
Damaged military installations
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Empire of Japan
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*Minor damage to U.S. installations, both islands heavily strengthened
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Marine 5-inch coastal guns
Multiple submarines
Possible surface vessels
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Possible damage to Japanese ships
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Civilian contractors
Various U.S. Navy forces
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