| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RABAUL | Strategic city in New Britain. |
| RABAUL | Chief city of New Britain. |
| UBILI | Japanese base in New Britain. |
| RABAUL | Former Japanese stronghold in New Britain. |
| ROSTOV | Strategic city in Russia. |
| HERAT | Strategic city in Afghanistan |
| CANEA | Strategic city in western Crete. |
| STLO | Strategic Normandy city in WWII |
| KOHIMA | Strategic city in Naga Hills. |
