1942 ⟶ Battle of Milne Bay Begins

Battle of Milne Bay begins: Japanese forces land and launch ...

Year

1942

🗾 Battle of Milne Bay Begins

Battle of Milne Bay begins: Japanese forces land and launch a full-scale assault on an Australian base near the eastern tip of New Guinea.⟶

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🏝️ Battle of Rabaul Begins

The Battle of Rabaul, on New Britain begins.⟶

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🏝️ Japanese Land in New Guinea

The Japanese land at Lae and Salamaua, on Huon Bay, New Guinea, beginning their move toward Port Moresby, New Guinea, and then Australia.⟶

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🚢 Reinforcements Arrive in New Guinea

In New Guinea, both Japanese and Australian reinforcements arrive.⟶

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🚩 Allied Victory at Milne Bay

Australian and U.S. forces defeat Japanese forces at Milne Bay, Papua, the first outright defeat for Japanese land forces in the Pacific War. Their evacuation and the failure to establish an airbase eases the threat to Australia.⟶

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🇯🇵 Battle of the Gifu Begins

Allies clash with Japanese troops in the Battle of the Gifu.⟶

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