Huon Peninsula campaign
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The Huon Peninsula campaign was a series of battles fought in north-eastern Papua New Guinea in 1943–1944 during the Second World War. The campaign formed the initial part of an offensive that the All
A Matilda tank, named "Clincher", moves towards Japanese strong points near Finschhafen, on 9 November 1943.
A Boomerang fighter and ground crew from No. 4 Squadron RAAF in October 1943
The Salamaua–Lae area.
Troops from the Australian 9th Division land near Lae in early September 1943
Battle of Finschhafen
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The Battle of Finschhafen was part of the Huon Peninsula campaign in New Guinea during World War II and was fought between Australian and Japanese forces. The fighting took place between 22 September
Huon Peninsula campaign
…amphibious landing further east, aimed at capturing Finschhafen. Following the landing at Scarlet Beach, the Allies set about moving south to secure Finschhafen, which saw fighting around Jivevaneng also. In mid-October, the Japanese launched a counterattack against the Australian beachhead around Scarlet Beach…
A view of Finschhafen, October 1943
A machine gun team from the Australian 2/2nd Machine Gun Battalion around Scarlet Beach, October 1943
Wrecked Japanese barges at Scarlet Beach following a failed Japanese attack, 17 October 1943