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When The OSS Used Catalina Island During WWII

CATALINA ISLAND— From 1942-1945, Catalina Island was closed to visitors and used solely as a military training base. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the U.S. Coast Guard, and the

Katherine Clements July 10, 2022

Office of Strategic Services

When The OSS Used Catalina Island During WWII

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