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Territory of Papua

  • Battle of Buna–GonaJapan's entry into World War II began with the attack on Pearl Harbor on the 7th of December 1941. This coordinated assault included simultaneous strikes on…
  • Territory of PapuaIn November 1882, the Allgemeine Zeitung published an article calling for German annexation of New Guinea. Sir Thomas McIlwraith, the Premier of Queensland…
  • Kokoda Track campaignIn early 1942, the Australian government and many citizens feared a Japanese invasion of their mainland. The entire 8th Division had been lost or rendered…