December 27, 1940
German Raider Komet - Bombards the island.
August 25, 1942
Nine Japanese twin-engined bombers hit Nauru, destroying a clinic.
January 28, 1943
(7th AF) One B-24 flies photographic reconnaissance over Nauru
March 3, 1943
(7th AF) B-24's bomb the airfield on Nauru Island
PARTIAL LIST
November 21, 1943
(7th AF) B-24's from Funafuti Atoll and Nanumea in the Ellice bomb Nauru in
the Gilberts.
November 28, 1943
(7th AF) 11 B-24's from Nanumea hit Nauru
December 4, 1943
(7th AF) 8 B-24's from Funafuti attack Nauru
December 8, 1943
(USN) A striking force of two carriers, six battleships, and 12
destroyers bombed and bombarded enemy installations on Nauru.
