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Peleliu (or Beliliou) is an island in the island nation of Palau. Peleliu, along with two small islands to its northeast, forms one of the sixteen states of Palau . The island is notable as the location of the Battle of Peleliu in World War II .
Nakagawa's defenses were centered on Peleliu's highest point, Umurbrogol Mountain, a collection of hills and steep ridges located at the center of Peleliu and overlooking a large portion of the island, including the crucial airfield. The Umurbrogol contained some 500 limestone caves, connected via tunnel by Japanese engineers.
The capital, Ngerulmud, is located on the largest island of Babeldaob, in Melekeok State. ... Angaur Island, 12 km south of Peleliu Sonsorol: 3.1 40 53
Ngercheu, or Carp Island, is an island located within the nation of Palau, specifically within the state of Peleliu. Ngercheu is located 5 km northwest of the main island of Peleliu. Ngercheu is roughly 1 km 2, star-shaped, and densely forested. The Carp Island Resort is located on the island and caters to an Asian tourist base. [1] [2]
Kloulklubed, also spelled Klouklubed, is the main settlement on the Palau island of Peleliu. [1] It is situated at the northern end of the island, located near Imelchol Village and Koska. [1] The village was a centre of Japanese operations during World War II, and the remains of the Japanese communications centre is still standing in the village.
Peleliu Naval Base was a major United States Navy sea and airbase base on Peleliu island, one of sixteen states of Palau. The United States Marine Corps took the island in the Battle of Peleliu during World War II. Battle of Peleliu was a costly conflict that started September 15, 1944, and ended November 27, 1944. [1]
Peleliu Airfield was built by the Japanese in 1944 with a pair of intersecting runways. During the Battle of Peleliu on 15 September 1944, 11,000 Japanese defended the island when the 1st Marine Division assaulted landing on the southwest corner of the island, just to the west of the airfield.
Marine Corps aircraft lands on the Pacific island of Peleliu, site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, and a possible basing option to counter China.