Chronology of World War II

Wednesday, February 16

Japanese Ships in Truk Lagoon Under Attack

Japanese Ships in Truk Lagoon Under Attack — Japanese ships in Truk Lagoon under attack, February 16, 1944. Eten Island is at right. The photo was taken from a US Navy Grumman TBF Avenger of Torpedo Squadron Six (VT-6) from USS Intrepid (CV-11) at about 0845 hrs. (Credits: US Navy)