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History - General List of Categories
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- When was the battle of Isurava along the Kokoda Track?
- When was the Battle of the Coral Sea?
- When was the Battle of New Britain?
- What are the names of the 29 Allies lost during the Battle of New Britain?
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- When was the battle of Isurava along the Kokoda Track?
The four-day Battle of Isurava in Papua New Guinea in 1942 would not, in isolation, be regarded as a victory for Australian forces. It was however vital to Australia's security, because it bought Australian and American forces the time they needed to fortify Port Moresby and ultimately stem the Japanese invasion of Papua. Private Bruce Kingsbury from the 2/14th, 21st Brigade, 7th Division, Australian Infantry Battalion, A.I.F was awarded a Victoria Cross for his actions during the battle on the 29 August 1942. http://chapter-one.com/vc/award.asp?vc=696
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- When was the Battle of the Coral Sea?
The Battle of the Coral Sea was from the 3rd of May to 8th of 8th 1942 (during the Second World War)
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- When was the Battle of New Britain?
During 1943 to 1944
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- What are the names of the 29 Allies lost during the Battle of New Britain?
No. 30 Squadron (Beaufighters)
W R G Binnie
J L Brooks
J J Cain
C H Chapple
P J Coates
W N P Cosgrove
W L Daniels
C P Glasscock
R A Kelly
D C Kirkwood
B A Le Griffon
G A Lucas
E B Morris-Hadwell
J R Newman
D R Stone
R V Tiballs
C E Wein
H M Woodroffe
W J Yates
G Gill (AIF)
No. 22 Sqquadron (Bostons)
H B Dawkins
J G Emerton
T J Gawne
J B Knight
E G T Riley
D G Semple
G R Thomas
L K Wilson
No. 79 Squadron (Spitfires)
L Wettenhall
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