August 13, 1942

War Events

August 13, 1942	Convoy, headed toward Basabua near Gona, with 3,000 construction troops, is attacked first by B-17's 76 miles northeast of Gona, followed by B-26's 20 to 25 miles north of Gona, and another B-17 attack as the convoy approaches landing position. Japanese ground forces attack at Deniki, driving Allied forces back about five miles and firmly securing Buna-Kokoda trail.
August 13, 1942	One B-24 flies photo reconaissance over Kiska.

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