Location
Located at the northern tip of Enewetak Atoll.  Code named 'Fraggile' by Americans.

Wartime History
Captured after a swift six hour battle on February 18, 1944. An infamous photograph of a burning Japanese soldier crawling out of a hole was taken by an unknown photographer during the battle.

Engebi (Wrigley Airfield)
Built by the Japanese, occupied and expanded by Americans

Tank Farm
An aviation-gasoline tank farm, with a capacity of 146,000 gallons and all appurtenances, was also erected on Engebi.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009