Muanon in State of Chuuk
Destination Guide Micronesia

Operation Hailstone

Operation Hailstone (known in Japan as Japanese: トラック島空襲 Torakku-tō Kūshū, lit. "the airstrike on Truk Island") was a massive naval air and surface attack launched on February 17–18, 1944, during World War II by the United States Navy against the Japanese naval and air base at Truk in the Caroline Islands, a pre-war Japanese territory.

Located at 7.3393, 151.885 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II, History of the Federated States of Micronesia, Wars involving the Federated States of Micronesia, South Pacific Mandate in World War II

Tonowas

Tonowas, also known by its Spanish name of Dublon, is an island in the Chuuk (formerly Truk) lagoon, Federated States of Micronesia. It has an area of 8.8 km² and the population was 3,200 at the time of the last census (1980). A narrow single-lane track rings the island, allowing land access to the small settlements, two schools and Japanese military ruins, which include the remains of a seaplane anchorage and large fuel storage tanks.

Located at 7.37267, 151.872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Islands of Chuuk, Municipalities of Chuuk

Eten Island

Eten is an island in the Truk Lagoon, in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is located just to the south of Dublon Island. This small island was extensively bulldozed by Japanese forces during World War II to turn it into an airstrip. There are remains of military buildings and wrecked aircraft on the island. Visitors can also climb Mount Uinku. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:7.356|151.886|type:isle_region:FM|||||| |primary |name= }}

Located at 7.356, 151.886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Islands of Chuuk