6 Inch Coastal Gun
This gun was installed here in 1940 to protect the phosphate loading facilities at Flying Fish Cove. The island was captured by the Imperial Japanese Army without any fighting, as the Indian garrison mutinied and surrendered.
Do you have more information about this location? Inform us!
Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: David Stanley
Looking for reliable information or news facts about WW2? Do you want to create your own battlefield tour to sights of wars from the past? Or are you interested in war medals and their recipients? TracesOfWar.com tells you more!
More information
© STIWOT, 1999-2024. All rights reserved. Privacy statement, cookies, disclaimer and copyright