The battle of Nauru

http://militaryhistorynow.com/2014/01/24/the-battle-of-nauru-nazi-germanys-forgotten-foray-into-the-pacific/
Fascinating footnote to WWII - I confess I was unaware of this.  Of course, Nauru has always been a favorite of mine, from an economic point of view.  As the article implies, it's entire economy is based on bird shit.  Really.  In the 60's and 70's, it's per capita income was the best on earth due to that.  I'm told that the shit has run out, however, leaving it a basket case of a country, mostly making money off of money laundering and other bank scams,  and selling its diplomatic recognition of China to the highest bidder, (mainland or Taiwan).  Always on the cutting edge of economics....