This Day in Naval History – Sept. 15

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

1944 - Invasion of Peleliu, Palau Islands, after several days of intensive carrier aircraft bombing and ship bombardment.

1950 - U.S. forces under VADM Arthur Struble achieve an amphibious landing at Inchon, Korea

1967 - Operation Crimson Tide in Mekong Delta

(Source: Navy News Service)

Categories: History Navy

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