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The importance of Trincomalee as a strategic naval base during World War II:  – By Nadeeka – eLanka Trincomalee is a coastal town located on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. During World War II, Trincomalee was a strategically important location for both the Allies and the Axis powers due to its natural harbor and its location at the crossroads of major shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean. The town was therefore the site of significant military activity during the war. The British had a naval base in Trincomalee, which they had established in the 19th century, and they continued to use it during the war. The base was one of the largest and most important in the Indian Ocean, and it played a critical role in the Allied war effort in the region. The base was heavily fortified with anti-aircraft guns, coastal defenses, and naval mines to protect it ...