Which island in Cenderawasih Bay off the northern coast of Papua served as a massive forward military and naval base for Allied forces during World War II?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Biak Island
- Step 1: Biak is the largest island in the Schouten Islands archipelago in Cenderawasih Bay. Step 2. General Douglas MacArthur captured Biak in 1944, transforming its airfields into a major staging hub for the liberation of the Philippines. Answer: Biak Island. Why not the others: Yapen is a long mountainous island south of Biak.
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