An item reported that were there indications that some Japanese surface vessels might be enroute to Rabaul [Papua New Guinea] coming from Truk (Japanese Mandates). While there was no task force available for a major offensive in Melanesia the occupation of Tulagi (Solomon Islands] was expected on short notice and possible followed by an attack on Por Moresby.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 139 dated 28 April 1942.
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