1943 ⟶ Allies Liberate Sanananda

Allies liberate Sanananda, New Guinea.
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1944

🚶 Japanese Advance on the Kokoda Trail

The Japanese are now within 30 miles of Port Moresby, New Guinea, on the Kokoda trail.⟶
JapanAustraliaNew GuineaKokoda TrailPacific TheaterMilitaryAsiaAdvance

🇯🇵 Japanese Retreat on the Kokoda Track Continues

The Japanese continue their retreat back down the Kokoda Track in New Guinea.⟶
New GuineaKokoda TrackJapanRetreatPacific TheaterMilitary ActionJungle WarfareAustralia

⛰️ Allies Recapture Buna

American and Australian troops finally push Japanese out of Buna, New Guinea.⟶
Allies Recapture Buna (1942)
BunaNew GuineaPacific TheaterLand WarAustraliaUS ArmyJapanese ArmyAllied Victory

🇵🇬 Allies Liberate Sanananda

Allies liberate Sanananda, New Guinea.⟶
Allies Liberate Sanananda (1943)
SananandaNew GuineaAllied VictoryPacific TheaterWorld War IIAustraliaJapan

🌴 Japanese Resistance Continues in New Guinea

Japanese are still resisting on New Guinea.⟶
Japanese Resistance Continues in New Guinea (1944)
New GuineaJapanWorld War IIPacific Theaterresistancemilitary campaignjungle warfareongoing conflict

🛡️ Allies Bolster Defenses in Western Australia Due to Possible Japanese Attack

The Allies receive intelligence that the Japanese may be about to attack Western Australia, causing them to greatly bolster defenses there. When no attack comes, forces return to their regular stations on the 20th.⟶
Allies Bolster Defenses in Western Australia Due to Possible Japanese Attack (1944)
AustraliaJapandefensePacific Theatermilitary preparednessWorld War IIintelligence