1942 ⟶ Japanese Submarine Shells Sydney

A Japanese submarine fires several shells into a residential...
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💣 Japanese Submarine Shells Sydney

A Japanese submarine fires several shells into a residential area in Sydney but with little effect.⟶
SydneyAustraliaJapanese NavySubmarine WarfarePacific TheaterWorld War II

💣 Darwin Attacked by Japanese Aircraft

Japanese aircraft attack Darwin, in Australia's Northern Territory.⟶
Darwin Attacked by Japanese Aircraft (1942)
Pacific TheaterAustraliaDarwinAir RaidJapanese BombingWorld War IIMilitary Action

🤿 Japanese Midget Submarines Attack Sydney Harbour

Japanese midget subs enter Sydney harbour and sink one support ship; fears of invasion grow.⟶
Pacific TheaterAustraliaSydney HarbourMidget SubmarinesNaval AttackJapanese NavyFear of InvasionMilitary ActionWar Scare

🚢 USS Silversides Attacks Japanese Convoy

USS Silversides attacks a Japanese convoy 286 miles from Truk, Caroline Islands en route to the Solomon Islands, sinking transport Meiu Maru and damaging Surabaya Maru.⟶
USS Silversides Attacks Japanese Convoy (1943)
USS SilversidesSubmarine WarfareJapanese NavyPacific TheaterCaroline IslandsWorld War IINaval Battle

🚢 Japanese Submarine Sinks USS Corvina

Japanese submarine sinks surfaced submarine USS Corvina near Truk.⟶
Japanese Submarine Sinks USS Corvina (1943)
Pacific TheaterSubmarine WarfareUSS CorvinaJapanese NavyTrukeNaval BattleUS NavySubmarines

🛡️ 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