History of the Biak Operation, 15-27 June 1944
Abstract
Exploiting the successes of the Hollandia operations, Task Forces were organized by the Sixth Army to seize Wakde Island; Sarmi, on the mainland of Dutch New Guinea; and Biak Island. The Wakde and Sarmi landings were made with scheduled success; on 27 May 1944, landings were made at Bosnek, Biak Island, by the Hurricane Task Force. It is not the purpose of this history to cover the organization of the Hurricane Task Force by the 4lst Infantry Division; or their planning, landing, or early tactical stages. During a decisive phase of the operation, the Headquarters I Corps was ordered to Biak as Headquarters Hurricane Task Force. It is during that period that this history is concerned. A form of warfare was encountered that required experimentation, trial and error, and all of our available weapons before the mission could be accomplished. Many lessons may be learned from this operation that may lessen casualties in future operations in which the terrain offers similar strong defensive positions to the Japanese. In that event, this history should prove of value.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1944
- Accession Number
- ADA550758