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Episode 289-The Invasion of New Guinea

Episode 289-The Invasion of New Guinea

FromThe History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr


Episode 289-The Invasion of New Guinea

FromThe History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
May 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

With Rabaul taken the Japanese go after locations in NE New Guinea, but will have to deal with Vice Adm. Wilson Brown and the US carriers Lexington and Yorktown. The Americans and Australians achieve a surprise air raid on Lae and Salamaua, now owned by the Japanese, but the later will not be deterred from planning their next strike against Port Moresby.
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Released:
May 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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A biweekly podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail.