United States of America Navy Department. Announced that 850
persons were missing from two USS liners torpedoed in North
Atlantic.
North Africa. In Central Tunisia Afrika Corps launched another
attack towards Tebessa, but were held by British and United
States of America troops.
In Burma. British troops made raid from sea on Myebon, Arakan
coast.
United States of America. United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
bomber aircraft raided Japanese positions at Kiska, Aleutians.
Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF). United States Army Air
Force (USAAF) A-20 Havoc light bombers and fighters, flying
close support to ground forces, aid in repulsing Field Marshal
Erwin
Rommel's drive toward Thala and Tebessa. At 1915 the enemy
begins general withdrawal toward Kasserine. B-17 Flying Fortress
heavy bombers bomb Kasserine Pass while B-25 Mitchell medium
bombers hit nearby bridge. Escorting P-38 Lightning fighters
strafe retreating troops. Other B-25 Mitchell medium bombers
hit Gafsa railway yards.
Tenth Air Force. During 22-
23
February 1943, 10 B-24 Liberator heavy bombers mine Gulf of
Martaban between Pagoda Point and mouth of Rangoon River.
24 United States and The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Liberators
fly diversionary strike against city of Rangoon and Mingaladon
airfield.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers pound Lae area while to the South
A-20 Havoc light bombers hit forces at Buibuining, Waipali,
Guadagasal, and along trails in the surrounding areas. A single
B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers bombs Lae, and a B-24 Liberator
heavy bombers hits Lorengau airfield.
Thirteenth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
P-38 Lightning fighters, P-39 fighters, and Navy aircraft
hit Rekata Bay area and barges in Sambi Bay.
Eleventh Air Force. 16 United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
bombers and 8 fighters abort Kiska attack mission due to weather.
Go To: 23rd
February
Articles:
The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
2194 Days Of War.
ISBN-10: 086136614X
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