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  • Turning Point

  • The Battle for Milne Bay 1942 - Japan's First Land Defeat in World War II
  • By: Michael Veitch
  • Narrated by: Michael Veitch
  • Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)

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Turning Point

By: Michael Veitch
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September 1942 marked the high point of Axis conquest in World War II. In the Pacific, Japan's soldiers had seemed unstoppable. However, the tide was about to turn.

On Sunday, 6 September 1942, Japanese land forces suffered their first conclusive defeat at the hands of the Allies. At Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea, a predominantly Australian force - including 75 Squadron (fresh from their action in 44 Days) - fought for two weeks to successfully defend a vital airstrip against a determined Japanese invasion. The victorious Australian army units were crucially supported by two locally based squadrons of RAAF Kittyhawks.

The Battle for Milne Bay and victory for the Allies was a significant turning point in the Pacific War, but while it received worldwide publicity at the time, it has since been largely forgotten. It deserves to be remembered.

Michael Veitch, actor, presenter and critically acclaimed author, brings to life the incredible exploits and tragic sacrifices of these Australian heroes in another fast-paced and thrilling tale.
©2019 Michael Veitch (P)2019 Hachette Australia Audio
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  • Categories: History
Air Forces Australia, New Zealand & Oceania Military Oceania War Solider Australia World War Ii
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Really good 'read'

Well-written and read story of the type of battle that would have been better known if Australian and Allied politics had been in favour of the Australian army.
A lot of very brave, 'ordinary blokes' fought and died at Milne Bay. Just pleased that someone did the story justice.

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