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World War II sites in Papua New Guinea (1 C, 5 P) Pages in category "Papua New Guinea in World War II" The following 49 pages are in this category, out of 49 total.
The New Guinea campaign of the Pacific War lasted from January 1942 until the end of the war in August 1945. During the initial phase in early 1942, the Empire of Japan invaded the Territory of New Guinea on 23 January and Territory of Papua on 21 July and overran western New Guinea (part of the Netherlands East Indies) beginning on 29 March.
This is a list of wars involving Papua New Guinea, German New Guinea or Territory of New Guinea. Conflict Combatant 1 Combatant 2 Results Casualties;
During World War II, it was a prime objective for conquest by the Imperial Japanese forces during 1942–43 as a staging point and air base to cut off Australia from Southeast Asia and the Americas. Due to its population and outsized influence compared to other cities in Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby may be regarded as a primate city.
Pages in category "Battles and operations of World War II involving Papua New Guinea" The following 73 pages are in this category, out of 73 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Map of Papua New Guinea Port Moresby, Capital of Papua New Guinea. This is a list of cities, towns, and villages in Papua New Guinea. List
World War II airfields in Papua New Guinea (1 C, 9 P) Pages in category "World War II sites in Papua New Guinea" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
Buka Island was occupied by Japanese troops during World War II, [4] and it was the site of important Japanese airfields that were considered strategic by the allies. Although the island was bombed by allied air forces and warships, allied armies never fought in Buka. After holding out for years on poor supplies, the Japanese surrendered in ...