Ellice Islands
Britishplural noun
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Formerly known as the Ellice Islands, all are low-lying, with no point on Tuvalu being higher than 4.5m above sea level.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2025
Guadalcanal and the occupation of the Russell and Ellice Islands were preliminary steps for such a drive, assuring supply lines to Allied Southwest Pacific bases.
From Time Magazine Archive
There was going to be air cover—dive- bombers and Hellcats on strafing runs, and B-24s from out of the Ellice Islands, right up to the point of attack.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
Arriving on 13 October 1943, they were redeployed to the Ellice Islands in the Micronesia group the next day.
From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.
In spite of the fact that Mr. ... has been expelled from Gilbert and Ellice Islands, the remarkable progress of the Faith there has been a source of great satisfaction.
From Unfolding Destiny by Shoghi Effendi
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