Operation Highjump, officially known as the United States Navy Antarctic Developments Program, was a large-scale military expedition to Antarctica conducted in 1946-1947. The operation aimed to establish the Antarctic research base, train personnel, test equipment in extreme conditions, and assert U.S. presence in the region following World War II. Key features of Operation Highjump included: 1. **Leadership**: It was led by Rear Admiral Richard E.
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