Gifu Ridge - Hill 27
Hill 27 witnessed heavy fighting on 2 January 1943. The Japanese defenders lost approx. 100 men in the battle.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Stefan Krasowski (1), Stefan Krasowski (2), US Department of Defense (3)
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