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Battle of Rabaul (1942)
The Battle of Rabaul, also known by the Japanese as Operation R, was fought on the island of New Britain in the Australian Territory of New Guinea, in January and February 1942. It was a strategically significant defeat of Allied forces by Japan in the Pacific campaign of World War II. Following the capture of the port of Rabaul, Japanese forces turned it into a major base and proceeded to land on mainland New Guinea, advancing toward Port Moresby. Hostilities on the neighbouring island of New Ireland are also usually considered to be part of the same battle. Rabaul was important because of its proximity to the Japanese territory of the Caroline Islands, site of a major Imperial Japanese Navy base on Truk.
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The small Australian Army garrison in New Britain—known as Lark Force—numbered 1,400 men and was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Scanlan. It included just 716 frontline Australian Imperial Force (AIF) soldiers from the 2/22nd Battalion, deployed from March 1941 as fears of war with Japan increased. The force also included personnel from a local Militia unit, the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles (NGVR), a coastal defence battery, an anti-aircraft battery, an anti-tank battery and a detachment of the 2/10th Field Ambulance. The 2/22nd Battalion Band—which was also included in Lark Force—is perhaps the only military unit ever to have been entirely recruited from the ranks of the Salvation Army. A commando unit, the 130-strong 2/1st Independent Company, was detached to garrison the nearby island of New Ireland.
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Battle of Rabaul
The name Battle of Rabaul may refer to several military actions which occurred in or near Rabaul, on New Britain in the Bismarck Islands during the world wars.
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Rabaul
Rabaul is a township in East New Britain province, on the island of New Britain, in the country of Papua New Guinea. New Britain is an island about 60 kilometres to the east of the island of New Guinea. Rabaul was the provincial capital and most important settlement in the province until it was destroyed in 1994 by falling ash of a volcanic eruption.
During the eruption, ash was sent thousands of metres into the air and the subsequent rain of ash caused 80% of the buildings in Rabaul to collapse. After the eruption the capital was moved to Kokopo, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) away. Rabaul is continually threatened by volcanic activity due to having been built on the edge of Rabaul caldera, a flooded caldera of a large pyroclastic shield.
Rabaul was known as Simpsonhafen during the German New Guinea administration which controlled the area between 1884 and formally till 1919. From 1910 Rabaul was the headquarters of German New Guinea until captured by the British Empire during World War I, when it became the capital of the Australian mandated Territory of New Guinea until 1937 when it was first destroyed by volcano.
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The Bombing of Rabaul, November 11, 1943
In November 1943, the allies in the Pacific launched a series of desperate, nearly unprecedented, and extraordinarily risky attacks that culminated on November 11. Armistice Day 1943 is history that deserves to be remembered. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar: https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campaign=BowtieLove&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=LanceGeiger All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock...
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The Japanese Attack on Rabaul 1942
The Japanese Attack on Rabaul 1942 With Phillip Bradley More Australian and New Zealand content https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDG3XyxGI5lBt8GeHrYoTE4RlKdBg15Tk More WW2TV content about New Guinea and the Solomon Islands https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDG3XyxGI5lBUZXX50eTgj9_tvuhBfHqz Battles at Sea and Naval History on WW2TV https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDG3XyxGI5lB69ZxTyS-NjLpjtGQiDLS2 A special show to acknowledge the 80th anniversary of the Japanese landings at Rabaul. The Battle of Rabaul, also known by the Japanese as Operation R, was the instigating action of the New Guinea campaign, and was fought on the island of New Britain in the Australian Territory of New Guinea, from 23 January into February 1942. My guest Phillip Bradley will also talk about Japanese massacre...
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Battle of Rabaul: Australian Forces Defeated by the Japanese
Japanese forces overwhelmed Australian troops in the battle of Rabaul during World War II, resulting in the capture of over 1,000 soldiers, many of whom would go on to perish as POWs onboard the Japanese merchant ship Montevideo Maru that was torpedoed by Allied forces. The Daily Dose provides microlearning history documentaries like this one delivered to your inbox daily: https://dailydosedocumentary.com Teachers, check out our entire film catalog organized by curriculum and category here: bit.ly/dailydosedocumentary We strive for accuracy and unbiased fairness, but if you spot something that doesn’t look right please submit a correction suggestion here: https://forms.gle/UtRUTvgMK3HZsyDJA Learn more: https://dailydosedocumentary.com/battle-of-rabaul/ Subscribe for daily emails: https...
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The Carrier Raids on Rabaul with guest co-host Jon Parshall-Episode 221
This week Seth and guest co-host Jon Parshall maneuver their way through the two aircraft carrier raids on the Japanese fortress of Rabaul. The team goes through the personal stories of some of those involved, discusses the impact of the raids on the almost mythical Japanese complex, and discusses the ships used in both raids. Tune in and see how these two raids impacted the overall campaign not only in the Solomons area, but the war as a whole. #wwii #worldwarii #ww2 #pacific #usa #usnavy #usmc #saipan #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #halsey #admirals #admiral #general #indianapolis #submarine #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwii...
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Rabaul: a major Japanese base in WW2 - Victory at Sea - now at peace.
Rabaul in Papua New Guinea. Contrasting today's peaceful scene with the frenetic wartime activity, when the Japanese made it their base for the attacks in the South Pacific, from Victory at Sea.
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Mission to Rabaul - Nonstop action in the South West Pacific 1943
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The Bombing of Rabaul, November 11, 1943
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In November 1943, the allies in the Pacific launched a series of desperate, nearly unprecedented, and extraordinarily risky attacks that culminated on November ...
In November 1943, the allies in the Pacific launched a series of desperate, nearly unprecedented, and extraordinarily risky attacks that culminated on November 11. Armistice Day 1943 is history that deserves to be remembered.
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
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In November 1943, the allies in the Pacific launched a series of desperate, nearly unprecedented, and extraordinarily risky attacks that culminated on November 11. Armistice Day 1943 is history that deserves to be remembered.
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
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The Japanese Attack on Rabaul 1942
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The Japanese Attack on Rabaul 1942
With Phillip Bradley
More Australian and New Zealand content
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The Japanese Attack on Rabaul 1942
With Phillip Bradley
More Australian and New Zealand content
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDG3XyxGI5lBt8GeHrYoTE4RlKdBg15Tk
More WW2TV content about New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
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Battles at Sea and Naval History on WW2TV
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A special show to acknowledge the 80th anniversary of the Japanese landings at Rabaul. The Battle of Rabaul, also known by the Japanese as Operation R, was the instigating action of the New Guinea campaign, and was fought on the island of New Britain in the Australian Territory of New Guinea, from 23 January into February 1942.
My guest Phillip Bradley will also talk about Japanese massacred 160 Lark Force prisoners at Tol Plantation, on the southern coast of New Britain. Nearly 850 Lark Force prisoners of war were also killed on July 1, 1942, when an American submarine sank the Montevideo Maru, the Japanese “hell ship” upon which they were being transported.
Hell's Battlefield is Phillip Bradley's book that tells the whole story of the Australians against the Japanese in New Guinea during WWII, from invasion in 1942 to the brutal end game in 1945.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hells-Battlefield-Australians-Guinea-World-ebook/dp/B008YP2A5Q
https://www.amazon.com/Hells-Battlefield-Australians-Guinea-World/dp/1743317557
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The Japanese Attack on Rabaul 1942
With Phillip Bradley
More Australian and New Zealand content
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDG3XyxGI5lBt8GeHrYoTE4RlKdBg15Tk
More WW2TV content about New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
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Battles at Sea and Naval History on WW2TV
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDG3XyxGI5lB69ZxTyS-NjLpjtGQiDLS2
A special show to acknowledge the 80th anniversary of the Japanese landings at Rabaul. The Battle of Rabaul, also known by the Japanese as Operation R, was the instigating action of the New Guinea campaign, and was fought on the island of New Britain in the Australian Territory of New Guinea, from 23 January into February 1942.
My guest Phillip Bradley will also talk about Japanese massacred 160 Lark Force prisoners at Tol Plantation, on the southern coast of New Britain. Nearly 850 Lark Force prisoners of war were also killed on July 1, 1942, when an American submarine sank the Montevideo Maru, the Japanese “hell ship” upon which they were being transported.
Hell's Battlefield is Phillip Bradley's book that tells the whole story of the Australians against the Japanese in New Guinea during WWII, from invasion in 1942 to the brutal end game in 1945.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hells-Battlefield-Australians-Guinea-World-ebook/dp/B008YP2A5Q
https://www.amazon.com/Hells-Battlefield-Australians-Guinea-World/dp/1743317557
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Battle of Rabaul: Australian Forces Defeated by the Japanese
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Japanese forces overwhelmed Australian troops in the battle of Rabaul during World War II, resulting in the capture of over 1,000 soldiers, many of whom would g...
Japanese forces overwhelmed Australian troops in the battle of Rabaul during World War II, resulting in the capture of over 1,000 soldiers, many of whom would go on to perish as POWs onboard the Japanese merchant ship Montevideo Maru that was torpedoed by Allied forces.
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Today's Daily Dose short military history film covers Australia's defeat on the South Pacific island of New Britain, during the early years of World War Two. The filmmaker has included the original voice over script to further assist your understanding:
Today on The Daily Dose, Australia’s WWII Defeat at Rabaul.
After Allied war planners gave up on their objective of establishing a “secure fleet anchorage” on the South Pacific Island of New Britain—deeming the island indefensible under a full-scale Japanese attack—a garrison of Australian troops were tasked with the protection of a Royal Australian Air Force landing field at Rabaul, as well as a flying boat anchorage at nearby Simpson Harbor—assets vital to the Allies’ surveillance of Japanese troop movements in the region. Led by RAAF Wing Commander John Lerew, the contingent of men had little offensive capabilities, and when the garrison came under Japanese attack on January 4th, 1942, Lerew sent RAAF headquarters an old Roman gladiator saying, “Nos Morituri Te Salutamus,” or “we who are about to die salut you.”
On January 20th, over 100 Japanese war planes attacked Rabaul, quickly knocking out Australian coastal artillery defense, while forcing Australian soldiers to retreat from Rabaul into the forbidding dangers inherent within the island’s jungleous interior. Two days later, some 3 to 4,000 Japanese landed just off of New Ireland, while on January 23rd, an additional 5,000 took control of Simpson Harbor. On February 9th, the Japanese landed a force at Gasmata, effectively severing the Australian’s line of retreat, leading to the capture or surrender of more than 1,000 Allied soldiers.
Tragically, however, on June 30th, 1942, after some 1,054 Australian and New Zealand prisoners of war had been loaded onto the Japanese merchant ship Montevideo Maru at Rabaul harbor, bound for a prison camp on the Chinese island of Hainan, the vessel was sighted by the American submarine USS Sturgeon near the northern Philippine coast. While the Maru was initially traveling too fast for a successful torpedo attack, when the ship slowed to twelve knots around midnight, unaware that the ship was carrying Allied prisoners of war, the Sturgeon fired four torpedoes toward the transport ship. At least one torpedo found its mark, and while the ship went down in eleven minutes time, those Australian who had escaped the sinking Maru sang “Auld Lang Syne” to their comrades trapped inside the doomed ship, making the Japanese takeover of Rabaul, the worst defeat Australia would suffer during the Second World War.
And there you have it, Australia’s defeat at Rabaul, today on The Daily Dose.
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Japanese forces overwhelmed Australian troops in the battle of Rabaul during World War II, resulting in the capture of over 1,000 soldiers, many of whom would go on to perish as POWs onboard the Japanese merchant ship Montevideo Maru that was torpedoed by Allied forces.
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Today's Daily Dose short military history film covers Australia's defeat on the South Pacific island of New Britain, during the early years of World War Two. The filmmaker has included the original voice over script to further assist your understanding:
Today on The Daily Dose, Australia’s WWII Defeat at Rabaul.
After Allied war planners gave up on their objective of establishing a “secure fleet anchorage” on the South Pacific Island of New Britain—deeming the island indefensible under a full-scale Japanese attack—a garrison of Australian troops were tasked with the protection of a Royal Australian Air Force landing field at Rabaul, as well as a flying boat anchorage at nearby Simpson Harbor—assets vital to the Allies’ surveillance of Japanese troop movements in the region. Led by RAAF Wing Commander John Lerew, the contingent of men had little offensive capabilities, and when the garrison came under Japanese attack on January 4th, 1942, Lerew sent RAAF headquarters an old Roman gladiator saying, “Nos Morituri Te Salutamus,” or “we who are about to die salut you.”
On January 20th, over 100 Japanese war planes attacked Rabaul, quickly knocking out Australian coastal artillery defense, while forcing Australian soldiers to retreat from Rabaul into the forbidding dangers inherent within the island’s jungleous interior. Two days later, some 3 to 4,000 Japanese landed just off of New Ireland, while on January 23rd, an additional 5,000 took control of Simpson Harbor. On February 9th, the Japanese landed a force at Gasmata, effectively severing the Australian’s line of retreat, leading to the capture or surrender of more than 1,000 Allied soldiers.
Tragically, however, on June 30th, 1942, after some 1,054 Australian and New Zealand prisoners of war had been loaded onto the Japanese merchant ship Montevideo Maru at Rabaul harbor, bound for a prison camp on the Chinese island of Hainan, the vessel was sighted by the American submarine USS Sturgeon near the northern Philippine coast. While the Maru was initially traveling too fast for a successful torpedo attack, when the ship slowed to twelve knots around midnight, unaware that the ship was carrying Allied prisoners of war, the Sturgeon fired four torpedoes toward the transport ship. At least one torpedo found its mark, and while the ship went down in eleven minutes time, those Australian who had escaped the sinking Maru sang “Auld Lang Syne” to their comrades trapped inside the doomed ship, making the Japanese takeover of Rabaul, the worst defeat Australia would suffer during the Second World War.
And there you have it, Australia’s defeat at Rabaul, today on The Daily Dose.
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The Carrier Raids on Rabaul with guest co-host Jon Parshall-Episode 221
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This week Seth and guest co-host Jon Parshall maneuver their way through the two aircraft carrier raids on the Japanese fortress of Rabaul. The team goes throu...
This week Seth and guest co-host Jon Parshall maneuver their way through the two aircraft carrier raids on the Japanese fortress of Rabaul. The team goes through the personal stories of some of those involved, discusses the impact of the raids on the almost mythical Japanese complex, and discusses the ships used in both raids. Tune in and see how these two raids impacted the overall campaign not only in the Solomons area, but the war as a whole.
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This week Seth and guest co-host Jon Parshall maneuver their way through the two aircraft carrier raids on the Japanese fortress of Rabaul. The team goes through the personal stories of some of those involved, discusses the impact of the raids on the almost mythical Japanese complex, and discusses the ships used in both raids. Tune in and see how these two raids impacted the overall campaign not only in the Solomons area, but the war as a whole.
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- published: 18 Jul 2023
- views: 208896
3:04
Rabaul: a major Japanese base in WW2 - Victory at Sea - now at peace.
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- Duration: 3:04
- Uploaded Date: 07 Jun 2018
- views: 9658
Rabaul in Papua New Guinea. Contrasting today's peaceful scene with the frenetic wartime activity, when the Japanese made it their base for the attacks in the S...
Rabaul in Papua New Guinea. Contrasting today's peaceful scene with the frenetic wartime activity, when the Japanese made it their base for the attacks in the South Pacific, from Victory at Sea.
https://wn.com/Rabaul_A_Major_Japanese_Base_In_WW2_Victory_At_Sea_Now_At_Peace.
Rabaul in Papua New Guinea. Contrasting today's peaceful scene with the frenetic wartime activity, when the Japanese made it their base for the attacks in the South Pacific, from Victory at Sea.
- published: 07 Jun 2018
- views: 9658
55:40
Mission to Rabaul - Nonstop action in the South West Pacific 1943
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- Duration: 55:40
- Uploaded Date: 03 Nov 2012
- views: 1894303
This is one of the all time classic documentaries from World War 2 -- an action packed epic! Rabaul, a large natural harbor on the eastern end of the huge Islan...
This is one of the all time classic documentaries from World War 2 -- an action packed epic! Rabaul, a large natural harbor on the eastern end of the huge Island of New Britain was an essential strategic linchpin for the Japanese from which they could project their forces throughout the region. They poured tens of thousands of troops, hundreds of airplanes, and thousands of tons of supplies and material into this base to make it a mighty fortress. The Allies' brilliant solution to the Rabaul conundrum was to isolate it, slowly starve it, and bypass it -- rather than assault it directly.
This dramatic, high impact documentary film shows some of the most memorable, exciting, and extensive footage of 5th Air Force B-25G bombers conducting tree top level attacks with machine guns and delayed action bombs to come out of World War 2 .The first step in the reduction of Rabaul was the seizure of a string of Japanese bases along the Northeast coast of New Guinea.
The film focuses on the decisive and revolutionary impact of the air component in the strategy, including high & low level attacks, parachute drops, and resupply, accompanied by a magnificent musical score drawn from Holst's "The Planets." You're literally sitting in the cockpit or in the tail gunners seat watching amazing low level attack runs. You'll also see P-38s, A-20s, B-25s and B-24 cooperating with US Australian and New Zealand Forces securing forward air bases to strike against Rabaul and for the invasion of New Britain. "Mission to Rabaul" shows how each piece of this classic strategy culminated inevitably in the first escorted, massed bomber strike on Rabaul on 12th October, 1943 an essential goal in the reduction of Japanese defenses.
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This is one of the all time classic documentaries from World War 2 -- an action packed epic! Rabaul, a large natural harbor on the eastern end of the huge Island of New Britain was an essential strategic linchpin for the Japanese from which they could project their forces throughout the region. They poured tens of thousands of troops, hundreds of airplanes, and thousands of tons of supplies and material into this base to make it a mighty fortress. The Allies' brilliant solution to the Rabaul conundrum was to isolate it, slowly starve it, and bypass it -- rather than assault it directly.
This dramatic, high impact documentary film shows some of the most memorable, exciting, and extensive footage of 5th Air Force B-25G bombers conducting tree top level attacks with machine guns and delayed action bombs to come out of World War 2 .The first step in the reduction of Rabaul was the seizure of a string of Japanese bases along the Northeast coast of New Guinea.
The film focuses on the decisive and revolutionary impact of the air component in the strategy, including high & low level attacks, parachute drops, and resupply, accompanied by a magnificent musical score drawn from Holst's "The Planets." You're literally sitting in the cockpit or in the tail gunners seat watching amazing low level attack runs. You'll also see P-38s, A-20s, B-25s and B-24 cooperating with US Australian and New Zealand Forces securing forward air bases to strike against Rabaul and for the invasion of New Britain. "Mission to Rabaul" shows how each piece of this classic strategy culminated inevitably in the first escorted, massed bomber strike on Rabaul on 12th October, 1943 an essential goal in the reduction of Japanese defenses.
I digitally restored the audio & video.
Zeno, Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In http://zenoswarbirdvideos.com See this film and more full screen on our "Rabaul Campaign" DVD bitly.com/WjYE40 Visit our aviation DVD store at http://www.zenosflightshop.com for the World's largest selection of World War 2 & vintage jet aircraft aviation videos.
We have 100s of films in our library. We have licensed footage to major TV networks and cable channels. For more info see https://www.youtube.com/user/ZenosWarbirds/about
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- published: 03 Nov 2012
- views: 1894303
2:16
Battle For Rabul Aka Battle For Rabaul (1944)
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- Duration: 2:16
- Uploaded Date: 13 Apr 2014
- views: 4561
Item title reads - Battle for Rabaul.
C/U map of Pacific Islands showing position of Rabaul. Various shots of task force at sea. Various shots of Liberator b...
Item title reads - Battle for Rabaul.
C/U map of Pacific Islands showing position of Rabaul. Various shots of task force at sea. Various shots of Liberator bombers over Rabaul, they drop bombs onto jungle areas and shock waves can be seen around the explosions. L/S U.S. warships off the coast laying down a barrage over New Britain. Various shots as U.S. Marines climb onto landing craft and head for the beach under fire, they reach the beaches and run ashore.
Various shots of tanks, trucks, etc. following the landings. Various shots of a Sherman tank advancing with group of U.S. troops following. Various shots of infantry advancing on a pill box. M/S as they look down at dead Japanese soldiers in a trench. M/S soldiers waist deep in jungle swamps during advance. Various shots as the mechanised equipment follows through the deep slushy mud. Various shots of infantry marching through mud.
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Item title reads - Battle for Rabaul.
C/U map of Pacific Islands showing position of Rabaul. Various shots of task force at sea. Various shots of Liberator bombers over Rabaul, they drop bombs onto jungle areas and shock waves can be seen around the explosions. L/S U.S. warships off the coast laying down a barrage over New Britain. Various shots as U.S. Marines climb onto landing craft and head for the beach under fire, they reach the beaches and run ashore.
Various shots of tanks, trucks, etc. following the landings. Various shots of a Sherman tank advancing with group of U.S. troops following. Various shots of infantry advancing on a pill box. M/S as they look down at dead Japanese soldiers in a trench. M/S soldiers waist deep in jungle swamps during advance. Various shots as the mechanised equipment follows through the deep slushy mud. Various shots of infantry marching through mud.
FILM ID:1350.2
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British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
- published: 13 Apr 2014
- views: 4561
3:11:33
What Happened After Guadalcanal? - Central Solomons Campaign - PACIFIC WAR
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- Duration: 3:11:33
- Uploaded Date: 17 Dec 2023
- views: 952758
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Explore the untold chapters of the Pacific War in our comprehensive breakdown of the Central Solomons Campaign following the pivotal Guadalcanal battles. Delve into the strategic maneuvers, fierce clashes, and hidden stories that shaped the war's course.
In this in-depth YouTube video, discover how the Central Solomons Campaign unfolded, shedding light on the lesser-known yet crucial battles that followed Guadalcanal. From the intense naval engagements to the island-hopping tactics employed by both sides, we dissect the tactical brilliance and sacrifices that marked this consequential phase of World War II.
Join us as we uncover the key players, the pivotal moments, and the geopolitical implications that emerged in the aftermath of Guadalcanal. Witness the bravery of soldiers, the challenges they faced, and the lasting impact of this overlooked campaign on the Pacific theater.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:34 What Happened After Guadalcanal?
00:27:35 Fire and Death Over the Solomons
01:00:29 Invasion of the Central Solomons
01:26:17 Naval Battles
01:47:58 Conquest of New Georgia
02:52:46 Vella Lavella and Japanese Evacuation
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Explore the untold chapters of the Pacific War in our comprehensive breakdown of the Central Solomons Campaign following the pivotal Guadalcanal battles. Delve into the strategic maneuvers, fierce clashes, and hidden stories that shaped the war's course.
In this in-depth YouTube video, discover how the Central Solomons Campaign unfolded, shedding light on the lesser-known yet crucial battles that followed Guadalcanal. From the intense naval engagements to the island-hopping tactics employed by both sides, we dissect the tactical brilliance and sacrifices that marked this consequential phase of World War II.
Join us as we uncover the key players, the pivotal moments, and the geopolitical implications that emerged in the aftermath of Guadalcanal. Witness the bravery of soldiers, the challenges they faced, and the lasting impact of this overlooked campaign on the Pacific theater.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:34 What Happened After Guadalcanal?
00:27:35 Fire and Death Over the Solomons
01:00:29 Invasion of the Central Solomons
01:26:17 Naval Battles
01:47:58 Conquest of New Georgia
02:52:46 Vella Lavella and Japanese Evacuation
Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com
#Documentary #PacificWar #Guadalcanal
- published: 17 Dec 2023
- views: 952758
1:55:19
World War II Channel HD - The Battle for Rabaul The Pearl Harbor for the Japanese
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- Duration: 1:55:19
- Uploaded Date: 16 Mar 2017
- views: 8499
We always have to keep in mind that a Documentary, after all, can tell lies and it can tell lies because it lays claim to a form of veracity which fiction doesn...
We always have to keep in mind that a Documentary, after all, can tell lies and it can tell lies because it lays claim to a form of veracity which fiction doesn't. Some of the documentaries are made just to discredit some particular person, party, organization, system etc, but most of them here on TDF are non biased, without prejudice and worth watching.
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We always have to keep in mind that a Documentary, after all, can tell lies and it can tell lies because it lays claim to a form of veracity which fiction doesn't. Some of the documentaries are made just to discredit some particular person, party, organization, system etc, but most of them here on TDF are non biased, without prejudice and worth watching.
- published: 16 Mar 2017
- views: 8499
21:32
Battle for New Guinea | 1942-1945 | Australian & American Soldiers in Action | WW2 Documentary Film
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- Duration: 21:32
- Uploaded Date: 19 Oct 2014
- views: 843029
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In 1942, the Empire of Japan invaded the Australian-administered territories of the New Guinea Mandate. New Guinea was strategically important because it was a major landmass to the immediate north of Australia. This documentary film shows us the bitter struggle of the Australian and American soldiers to take back New Guinea during World War 2.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND / CONTEXT
About the New Guinea campaign:
The New Guinea campaign of the Pacific War lasted from January 1942 until the end of the conflict in August 1945. In the initial phase in 1942, the Empire of Japan invaded the Australian-administered territories of the New Guinea Mandate (23 January) and Papua (8 March) and overran western New Guinea (beginning 29/30 March), which was a part of the Netherlands East Indies. In the second phase, the Allies cleared the Japanese first from Papua, then the Mandate and finally from the Dutch colony.
New Guinea was strategically important because it was a major landmass to the immediate north of Australia. Its large land area provided locations for large land, air and naval bases.
The campaign between Allied and Japanese forces commenced with the Japanese assault on Rabaul on 23 January 1942. Rabaul became the forward base for the Japanese campaigns in mainland New Guinea, including the pivotal Kokoda Track campaign of July 1942 – January 1943, and the Battle of Buna-Gona. Fighting in some parts of New Guinea continued until the war ended in August 1945.
General Douglas MacArthur as Supreme Commander in the South West Pacific Area, led the Allied forces. The Japanese 8th Area Army, under General Hitoshi Imamura, was responsible for both the New Guinea and Solomon Islands campaigns. The Japanese 18th Army, under Lieutenant General Hatazo Adachi, was responsible for Japanese operations on mainland New Guinea.
Liberating New Guinea:
After bombing the Australian harbour of Darwin in 1942, the Japanese moved their headquarters to Buna on the north coast of what is now Papua New Guinea and the headquarters of the Allies is set up in Port Moresby on the other side. These two towns were divided by the steep Owen Stanley mountain range and were connected by the Kokoda track across the mountains. Australian troops successfully defended Port Moresby along this trail, when the Japanese tried to invade from the north coast. To get the advantage, the Australian carved out 4000 steps into the mountain side.
The American army landed on New Guinea in January 1943 and started a major offensive. However, it took up until 1944 before the Americans could advance along the northern coast of New Guinea from Hollandia to Biak and Manokwari and on to the North Moluccas (Morotai) from where they attacked the Philippines in October 1944. In order to recapture New Guinea, the Allied Forces needed to drive the Japanese off along 2000 km of fortified coast line. During the battle 13000 Japanese soldiers lost their lives and on the Australian and American side there were respectively 2100 and 2000 casualties.
Battle for New Guinea | 1942-1945 | Australian & American Soldiers in Action | WW2 Documentary Film
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In 1942, the Empire of Japan invaded the Australian-administered territories of the New Guinea Mandate. New Guinea was strategically important because it was a major landmass to the immediate north of Australia. This documentary film shows us the bitter struggle of the Australian and American soldiers to take back New Guinea during World War 2.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND / CONTEXT
About the New Guinea campaign:
The New Guinea campaign of the Pacific War lasted from January 1942 until the end of the conflict in August 1945. In the initial phase in 1942, the Empire of Japan invaded the Australian-administered territories of the New Guinea Mandate (23 January) and Papua (8 March) and overran western New Guinea (beginning 29/30 March), which was a part of the Netherlands East Indies. In the second phase, the Allies cleared the Japanese first from Papua, then the Mandate and finally from the Dutch colony.
New Guinea was strategically important because it was a major landmass to the immediate north of Australia. Its large land area provided locations for large land, air and naval bases.
The campaign between Allied and Japanese forces commenced with the Japanese assault on Rabaul on 23 January 1942. Rabaul became the forward base for the Japanese campaigns in mainland New Guinea, including the pivotal Kokoda Track campaign of July 1942 – January 1943, and the Battle of Buna-Gona. Fighting in some parts of New Guinea continued until the war ended in August 1945.
General Douglas MacArthur as Supreme Commander in the South West Pacific Area, led the Allied forces. The Japanese 8th Area Army, under General Hitoshi Imamura, was responsible for both the New Guinea and Solomon Islands campaigns. The Japanese 18th Army, under Lieutenant General Hatazo Adachi, was responsible for Japanese operations on mainland New Guinea.
Liberating New Guinea:
After bombing the Australian harbour of Darwin in 1942, the Japanese moved their headquarters to Buna on the north coast of what is now Papua New Guinea and the headquarters of the Allies is set up in Port Moresby on the other side. These two towns were divided by the steep Owen Stanley mountain range and were connected by the Kokoda track across the mountains. Australian troops successfully defended Port Moresby along this trail, when the Japanese tried to invade from the north coast. To get the advantage, the Australian carved out 4000 steps into the mountain side.
The American army landed on New Guinea in January 1943 and started a major offensive. However, it took up until 1944 before the Americans could advance along the northern coast of New Guinea from Hollandia to Biak and Manokwari and on to the North Moluccas (Morotai) from where they attacked the Philippines in October 1944. In order to recapture New Guinea, the Allied Forces needed to drive the Japanese off along 2000 km of fortified coast line. During the battle 13000 Japanese soldiers lost their lives and on the Australian and American side there were respectively 2100 and 2000 casualties.
Battle for New Guinea | 1942-1945 | Australian & American Soldiers in Action | WW2 Documentary Film
- published: 19 Oct 2014
- views: 843029
14:32
The Bombing of Rabaul, November 11, 1943
In November 1943, the allies in the Pacific launched a series of desperate, nearly unprece...
published: 11 Nov 2020
The Bombing of Rabaul, November 11, 1943
The Bombing of Rabaul, November 11, 1943
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In November 1943, the allies in the Pacific launched a series of desperate, nearly unprecedented, and extraordinarily risky attacks that culminated on November 11. Armistice Day 1943 is history that deserves to be remembered.
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1:08:29
The Japanese Attack on Rabaul 1942
The Japanese Attack on Rabaul 1942
With Phillip Bradley
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published: 22 Jan 2022
The Japanese Attack on Rabaul 1942
The Japanese Attack on Rabaul 1942
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The Japanese Attack on Rabaul 1942
With Phillip Bradley
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A special show to acknowledge the 80th anniversary of the Japanese landings at Rabaul. The Battle of Rabaul, also known by the Japanese as Operation R, was the instigating action of the New Guinea campaign, and was fought on the island of New Britain in the Australian Territory of New Guinea, from 23 January into February 1942.
My guest Phillip Bradley will also talk about Japanese massacred 160 Lark Force prisoners at Tol Plantation, on the southern coast of New Britain. Nearly 850 Lark Force prisoners of war were also killed on July 1, 1942, when an American submarine sank the Montevideo Maru, the Japanese “hell ship” upon which they were being transported.
Hell's Battlefield is Phillip Bradley's book that tells the whole story of the Australians against the Japanese in New Guinea during WWII, from invasion in 1942 to the brutal end game in 1945.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hells-Battlefield-Australians-Guinea-World-ebook/dp/B008YP2A5Q
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Battle of Rabaul: Australian Forces Defeated by the Japanese
Japanese forces overwhelmed Australian troops in the battle of Rabaul during World War II,...
published: 29 Aug 2023
Battle of Rabaul: Australian Forces Defeated by the Japanese
Battle of Rabaul: Australian Forces Defeated by the Japanese
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Japanese forces overwhelmed Australian troops in the battle of Rabaul during World War II, resulting in the capture of over 1,000 soldiers, many of whom would go on to perish as POWs onboard the Japanese merchant ship Montevideo Maru that was torpedoed by Allied forces.
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Today's Daily Dose short military history film covers Australia's defeat on the South Pacific island of New Britain, during the early years of World War Two. The filmmaker has included the original voice over script to further assist your understanding:
Today on The Daily Dose, Australia’s WWII Defeat at Rabaul.
After Allied war planners gave up on their objective of establishing a “secure fleet anchorage” on the South Pacific Island of New Britain—deeming the island indefensible under a full-scale Japanese attack—a garrison of Australian troops were tasked with the protection of a Royal Australian Air Force landing field at Rabaul, as well as a flying boat anchorage at nearby Simpson Harbor—assets vital to the Allies’ surveillance of Japanese troop movements in the region. Led by RAAF Wing Commander John Lerew, the contingent of men had little offensive capabilities, and when the garrison came under Japanese attack on January 4th, 1942, Lerew sent RAAF headquarters an old Roman gladiator saying, “Nos Morituri Te Salutamus,” or “we who are about to die salut you.”
On January 20th, over 100 Japanese war planes attacked Rabaul, quickly knocking out Australian coastal artillery defense, while forcing Australian soldiers to retreat from Rabaul into the forbidding dangers inherent within the island’s jungleous interior. Two days later, some 3 to 4,000 Japanese landed just off of New Ireland, while on January 23rd, an additional 5,000 took control of Simpson Harbor. On February 9th, the Japanese landed a force at Gasmata, effectively severing the Australian’s line of retreat, leading to the capture or surrender of more than 1,000 Allied soldiers.
Tragically, however, on June 30th, 1942, after some 1,054 Australian and New Zealand prisoners of war had been loaded onto the Japanese merchant ship Montevideo Maru at Rabaul harbor, bound for a prison camp on the Chinese island of Hainan, the vessel was sighted by the American submarine USS Sturgeon near the northern Philippine coast. While the Maru was initially traveling too fast for a successful torpedo attack, when the ship slowed to twelve knots around midnight, unaware that the ship was carrying Allied prisoners of war, the Sturgeon fired four torpedoes toward the transport ship. At least one torpedo found its mark, and while the ship went down in eleven minutes time, those Australian who had escaped the sinking Maru sang “Auld Lang Syne” to their comrades trapped inside the doomed ship, making the Japanese takeover of Rabaul, the worst defeat Australia would suffer during the Second World War.
And there you have it, Australia’s defeat at Rabaul, today on The Daily Dose.
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The Carrier Raids on Rabaul with guest co-host Jon Parshall-Episode 221
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The Carrier Raids on Rabaul with guest co-host Jon Parshall-Episode 221
The Carrier Raids on Rabaul with guest co-host Jon Parshall-Episode 221
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This week Seth and guest co-host Jon Parshall maneuver their way through the two aircraft carrier raids on the Japanese fortress of Rabaul. The team goes through the personal stories of some of those involved, discusses the impact of the raids on the almost mythical Japanese complex, and discusses the ships used in both raids. Tune in and see how these two raids impacted the overall campaign not only in the Solomons area, but the war as a whole.
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Rabaul: a major Japanese base in WW2 - Victory at Sea - now at peace.
Rabaul in Papua New Guinea. Contrasting today's peaceful scene with the frenetic wartime a...
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Rabaul: a major Japanese base in WW2 - Victory at Sea - now at peace.
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Rabaul in Papua New Guinea. Contrasting today's peaceful scene with the frenetic wartime activity, when the Japanese made it their base for the attacks in the South Pacific, from Victory at Sea.
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Mission to Rabaul - Nonstop action in the South West Pacific 1943
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Mission to Rabaul - Nonstop action in the South West Pacific 1943
Mission to Rabaul - Nonstop action in the South West Pacific 1943
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This is one of the all time classic documentaries from World War 2 -- an action packed epic! Rabaul, a large natural harbor on the eastern end of the huge Island of New Britain was an essential strategic linchpin for the Japanese from which they could project their forces throughout the region. They poured tens of thousands of troops, hundreds of airplanes, and thousands of tons of supplies and material into this base to make it a mighty fortress. The Allies' brilliant solution to the Rabaul conundrum was to isolate it, slowly starve it, and bypass it -- rather than assault it directly.
This dramatic, high impact documentary film shows some of the most memorable, exciting, and extensive footage of 5th Air Force B-25G bombers conducting tree top level attacks with machine guns and delayed action bombs to come out of World War 2 .The first step in the reduction of Rabaul was the seizure of a string of Japanese bases along the Northeast coast of New Guinea.
The film focuses on the decisive and revolutionary impact of the air component in the strategy, including high & low level attacks, parachute drops, and resupply, accompanied by a magnificent musical score drawn from Holst's "The Planets." You're literally sitting in the cockpit or in the tail gunners seat watching amazing low level attack runs. You'll also see P-38s, A-20s, B-25s and B-24 cooperating with US Australian and New Zealand Forces securing forward air bases to strike against Rabaul and for the invasion of New Britain. "Mission to Rabaul" shows how each piece of this classic strategy culminated inevitably in the first escorted, massed bomber strike on Rabaul on 12th October, 1943 an essential goal in the reduction of Japanese defenses.
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Battle For Rabul Aka Battle For Rabaul (1944)
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Battle For Rabul Aka Battle For Rabaul (1944)
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C/U map of Pacific Islands showing position of Rabaul. Various shots of task force at sea. Various shots of Liberator bombers over Rabaul, they drop bombs onto jungle areas and shock waves can be seen around the explosions. L/S U.S. warships off the coast laying down a barrage over New Britain. Various shots as U.S. Marines climb onto landing craft and head for the beach under fire, they reach the beaches and run ashore.
Various shots of tanks, trucks, etc. following the landings. Various shots of a Sherman tank advancing with group of U.S. troops following. Various shots of infantry advancing on a pill box. M/S as they look down at dead Japanese soldiers in a trench. M/S soldiers waist deep in jungle swamps during advance. Various shots as the mechanised equipment follows through the deep slushy mud. Various shots of infantry marching through mud.
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What Happened After Guadalcanal? - Central Solomons Campaign - PACIFIC WAR
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What Happened After Guadalcanal? - Central Solomons Campaign - PACIFIC WAR
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Explore the untold chapters of the Pacific War in our comprehensive breakdown of the Central Solomons Campaign following the pivotal Guadalcanal battles. Delve into the strategic maneuvers, fierce clashes, and hidden stories that shaped the war's course.
In this in-depth YouTube video, discover how the Central Solomons Campaign unfolded, shedding light on the lesser-known yet crucial battles that followed Guadalcanal. From the intense naval engagements to the island-hopping tactics employed by both sides, we dissect the tactical brilliance and sacrifices that marked this consequential phase of World War II.
Join us as we uncover the key players, the pivotal moments, and the geopolitical implications that emerged in the aftermath of Guadalcanal. Witness the bravery of soldiers, the challenges they faced, and the lasting impact of this overlooked campaign on the Pacific theater.
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World War II Channel HD - The Battle for Rabaul The Pearl Harbor for the Japanese
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World War II Channel HD - The Battle for Rabaul The Pearl Harbor for the Japanese
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Battle for New Guinea | 1942-1945 | Australian & American Soldiers in Action | WW2 Documentary Film
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In 1942, the Empire of Japan invaded the Australian-administered territories of the New Guinea Mandate. New Guinea was strategically important because it was a major landmass to the immediate north of Australia. This documentary film shows us the bitter struggle of the Australian and American soldiers to take back New Guinea during World War 2.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND / CONTEXT
About the New Guinea campaign:
The New Guinea campaign of the Pacific War lasted from January 1942 until the end of the conflict in August 1945. In the initial phase in 1942, the Empire of Japan invaded the Australian-administered territories of the New Guinea Mandate (23 January) and Papua (8 March) and overran western New Guinea (beginning 29/30 March), which was a part of the Netherlands East Indies. In the second phase, the Allies cleared the Japanese first from Papua, then the Mandate and finally from the Dutch colony.
New Guinea was strategically important because it was a major landmass to the immediate north of Australia. Its large land area provided locations for large land, air and naval bases.
The campaign between Allied and Japanese forces commenced with the Japanese assault on Rabaul on 23 January 1942. Rabaul became the forward base for the Japanese campaigns in mainland New Guinea, including the pivotal Kokoda Track campaign of July 1942 – January 1943, and the Battle of Buna-Gona. Fighting in some parts of New Guinea continued until the war ended in August 1945.
General Douglas MacArthur as Supreme Commander in the South West Pacific Area, led the Allied forces. The Japanese 8th Area Army, under General Hitoshi Imamura, was responsible for both the New Guinea and Solomon Islands campaigns. The Japanese 18th Army, under Lieutenant General Hatazo Adachi, was responsible for Japanese operations on mainland New Guinea.
Liberating New Guinea:
After bombing the Australian harbour of Darwin in 1942, the Japanese moved their headquarters to Buna on the north coast of what is now Papua New Guinea and the headquarters of the Allies is set up in Port Moresby on the other side. These two towns were divided by the steep Owen Stanley mountain range and were connected by the Kokoda track across the mountains. Australian troops successfully defended Port Moresby along this trail, when the Japanese tried to invade from the north coast. To get the advantage, the Australian carved out 4000 steps into the mountain side.
The American army landed on New Guinea in January 1943 and started a major offensive. However, it took up until 1944 before the Americans could advance along the northern coast of New Guinea from Hollandia to Biak and Manokwari and on to the North Moluccas (Morotai) from where they attacked the Philippines in October 1944. In order to recapture New Guinea, the Allied Forces needed to drive the Japanese off along 2000 km of fortified coast line. During the battle 13000 Japanese soldiers lost their lives and on the Australian and American side there were respectively 2100 and 2000 casualties.
Battle for New Guinea | 1942-1945 | Australian & American Soldiers in Action | WW2 Documentary Film
Battle of Rabaul (1942)
The Battle of Rabaul, also known by the Japanese as Operation R, was fought on the island of New Britain in the Australian Territory of New Guinea, in January and February 1942. It was a strategically significant defeat of Allied forces by Japan in the Pacific campaign of World War II. Following the capture of the port of Rabaul, Japanese forces turned it into a major base and proceeded to land on mainland New Guinea, advancing toward Port Moresby. Hostilities on the neighbouring island of New Ireland are also usually considered to be part of the same battle. Rabaul was important because of its proximity to the Japanese territory of the Caroline Islands, site of a major Imperial Japanese Navy base on Truk.
Prelude
The small Australian Army garrison in New Britain—known as Lark Force—numbered 1,400 men and was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Scanlan. It included just 716 frontline Australian Imperial Force (AIF) soldiers from the 2/22nd Battalion, deployed from March 1941 as fears of war with Japan increased. The force also included personnel from a local Militia unit, the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles (NGVR), a coastal defence battery, an anti-aircraft battery, an anti-tank battery and a detachment of the 2/10th Field Ambulance. The 2/22nd Battalion Band—which was also included in Lark Force—is perhaps the only military unit ever to have been entirely recruited from the ranks of the Salvation Army. A commando unit, the 130-strong 2/1st Independent Company, was detached to garrison the nearby island of New Ireland.
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