Tanambogo
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Tanambogo is an islet in the Central Province of the Solomon Islands. It is one of the Florida Islands.
Along with the nearby island of Gavutu, it played an important role in the Guadalcanal campaign during World War II. In 1942 the Japanese attempted to establish a seaplane base on the island. On 7–9 August 1942, in the Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu–Tanambogo, elements of the U.S. 2nd Marine Regiment assaulted and occupied the island.
Coordinates: 9°6′40″S 160°11′5″E / 9.11111°S 160.18472°E
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