I know very little about the Pacific campaign in WWII, but have begun reading some of the online resources about it. I knew the Japanese had threatened mainland Australia from Papua and I knew the Australians fought hard in securing Papua, but I didn't know any of the specifics. Anyway, enough of what I didn't know, because there is a lot I don't know. Today is the anniversary of the Australians taking Gona, Papua. Read more, here.
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