Battle of the Coral Sea

by Denise FrisinoBattle of the Coral Seas, Navy, Pacific Theatre, UncategorizedPosted on No Comments

Between the island of New Guinea and Australia lies the Coral Sea, with the Solomon Islands just beyond. While later in World War II, major conflicts would rage in the Solomon’s, the likes of Guadalcanal, few are familiar with the most important sea battle known by the Aussie’s as “The Battle that saved Australia”. The …

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Battle of the Bismarck Sea

by Denise FrisinoAir Force, Armed Forces, Army, Battle of the Bismarck Sea, Marines, Navy, Pacific Theatre, World War IIPosted on One Comment

On February 19, 1942, when the Japanese Empire first attacked Darwin, Australia, killing 200 people, the necessity to keep shipping lanes open between the U.S. and our ally, Australia, became critical. This battle to maintain control of the South West Pacific waterways would spread across many islands and years. Three American GI’s lie dead on …

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