A joint force of Australians and Americans had worked hard for this moment, which came just as the Japanese were trying to establish a hold on Papua New Guinea.
Great history, Tara. The Australian involvement in the South Pacific was major, especially considering the sacrifices they'd already made in the Western Desert Campaign. Lately, revisionist history seems to focus more on the internal political struggles the Aussie's underwent at home versus their very real heroism in multiple fronts during the War. Those who are unfamiliar with that are referred to the Battle of Rabaul and the fate of Lark Force there.
“But by then, the Japanese had finally gotten wind of what was going on in southern Papua New Guinea.” “… diarrhea, you’d just be . . . you’d feel it all going down the back of your legs and there’s nothing you could do about it ….” And now you know how the Japanese had “finally gotten wind of what was going on.” LOL. My dad, and I, had a fishing buddy that was at the Battle of Milne Bay and many others in the Pacific Theater. I heard him tell a few stories of how miserable they all were, butt they got er done! Thanks Tara for causing me to remember ol’ Charlie.
Wish there was such teamwork in our own country. But it’s nice to know that the capability is there. And thanks for being on Substack. I love that most of my favorite things to read are here now.
Thanks for your deep searching and sharing of our history.
I have an Uncle and a step-dad who were Marines in the Pacific. They're both passed now but were strong men in their respective families. I mhave another uncle who was a gunnersmat on a transport ship in the Pacific and my Uncle Earl Miller was a glider pilot on D-Day. SOme of are that close to the history of WWII.
Bless you for keeping the history alive and pertinent.
So good to know how our allies joined us in the conflict. Fighting together brought victory. It’s eye opening to read about what our soldiers went through. Unbelievable experiences! We owe them so much.
A great story and a terrific reminder of the fact that we were a part of a tremendous Allied Effort to defeat a horrendous threat to the entire world - literally with the entire planet as battleground . God Bless the Australians and all our other allies banded together in this horrendous worldwide conflagration . This victory was an incredible first step in a long bloody slog to ultimate victory . Thank you Tara for bringing us this story and reminding us of the courage it took to begin to slow and ultimately Stop the Japanese string of successes.
Although the attack on Hawaii was serious attack on America, the Australians were at a greater risk with the battles occurring much closer to home. They had a front row compared to North America. The Japanese intention was to neutralize the Americans and have free reign of the Pacific. The Australians stake in the war was the existence of their nation.
Thank you Tara. The Aussie officer was pretty graphic and while I laughed, it was a very serious thing to have dysentery and malaria while trying to fly a plane or work anywhere.
Thank you for bringing the battle to your readers as you do each day. God bless the United States of America and our Australian friends.
Great history, Tara. The Australian involvement in the South Pacific was major, especially considering the sacrifices they'd already made in the Western Desert Campaign. Lately, revisionist history seems to focus more on the internal political struggles the Aussie's underwent at home versus their very real heroism in multiple fronts during the War. Those who are unfamiliar with that are referred to the Battle of Rabaul and the fate of Lark Force there.
It takes a team to win. This story speaks to the teamwork of Australian and Americans coming together against a foe. Well done my brothers.
Betsy Tara Ross smooth! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you, Tara, for another story of heroism and preparedness in battle! Without the Australians who knows what would have happed to our hero’s!
Didn’t know about this battle. Heroic effort by so many.
“But by then, the Japanese had finally gotten wind of what was going on in southern Papua New Guinea.” “… diarrhea, you’d just be . . . you’d feel it all going down the back of your legs and there’s nothing you could do about it ….” And now you know how the Japanese had “finally gotten wind of what was going on.” LOL. My dad, and I, had a fishing buddy that was at the Battle of Milne Bay and many others in the Pacific Theater. I heard him tell a few stories of how miserable they all were, butt they got er done! Thanks Tara for causing me to remember ol’ Charlie.
Oops. Um, I'll pretend like the pun was intentional? Or unintentional? LOL.
Intentional, ha! I figured you would see it.
Wish there was such teamwork in our own country. But it’s nice to know that the capability is there. And thanks for being on Substack. I love that most of my favorite things to read are here now.
Thanks for your deep searching and sharing of our history.
I have an Uncle and a step-dad who were Marines in the Pacific. They're both passed now but were strong men in their respective families. I mhave another uncle who was a gunnersmat on a transport ship in the Pacific and my Uncle Earl Miller was a glider pilot on D-Day. SOme of are that close to the history of WWII.
Bless you for keeping the history alive and pertinent.
So good to know how our allies joined us in the conflict. Fighting together brought victory. It’s eye opening to read about what our soldiers went through. Unbelievable experiences! We owe them so much.
As always. Thank you for this and all our history. You are the best.
A great story and a terrific reminder of the fact that we were a part of a tremendous Allied Effort to defeat a horrendous threat to the entire world - literally with the entire planet as battleground . God Bless the Australians and all our other allies banded together in this horrendous worldwide conflagration . This victory was an incredible first step in a long bloody slog to ultimate victory . Thank you Tara for bringing us this story and reminding us of the courage it took to begin to slow and ultimately Stop the Japanese string of successes.
Excellent , as usual ! 👏🏻❤️👌
Although the attack on Hawaii was serious attack on America, the Australians were at a greater risk with the battles occurring much closer to home. They had a front row compared to North America. The Japanese intention was to neutralize the Americans and have free reign of the Pacific. The Australians stake in the war was the existence of their nation.
Thank you, Tara.
Thank you Tara. The Aussie officer was pretty graphic and while I laughed, it was a very serious thing to have dysentery and malaria while trying to fly a plane or work anywhere.
Thank you for bringing the battle to your readers as you do each day. God bless the United States of America and our Australian friends.
Thanks once again for telling more of the story. Keep up the great work!
Heroes all!
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