 Morotai Island was the site of a major battle during World War II. The
landing strips built by the Allied forces in Morotai could handle
today’s jumbo jet, but serve only small Twin Otters. Although much of
the relics from the war were carted off to the maws if the Krakatau
steel mill, in Java, there are steill remnants of war machinery. Morotai
Island, lying to the north of Halmahera, was an important air-base
during world War II, first for the Allies and later for the Japanese
until its recapture near the end of the war. The ghosts of war still
linger in this area, where many wrecks of aircraft and rusting guns lie
abandoned in the bushes. The coral reefs here are not easily forgotten.
Wayabula, Berebere, Busus-busu, Sangowo and Daruba are villages on the
beach.
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