Australian infantrymen pass blasted japanese installations on Tarakan.

Australian infantrymen pass blasted japanese installations on Tarakan. Australian infantrymen pass blasted japanese installations as they move inland from Tarakan, off the east coast of Borneo. A four-day naval bombardment by units of the U.S. Seventh Fleet and the Royal australian Navy preceded the Australian landings on Tarakan April 90, 1945. By May 10, the Australian foorces held about six sqaure miles (15,5 sq. km.) of Tarakan islands, including the entire town area, an airfield and a coastal strip about five miles (9km.) long.