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Battle of the Bismarck Sea

During the Battle of the Bismarck Sea, the Allied air forces, including units from the USAAF and RAAF under General George Kenney's command, dealt significant damage to a Japanese convoy carrying 3000 reinforcements bound for Lae. The successful attack resulted in the sinking of most of the convoy's ships, including the troop transports. This achievement proved pivotal for the Allies as it showcased the vulnerability of Japanese naval operations and underscored the crucial role of air power in the Pacific theatre of World War II.

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1 Feb 2024

Resource Page: List of WW2 battles New Guinea & SW Pacific—1941 – 45.

How the allies countered the Japanese invasion of the territory of PNG, leading to eventual Japanese defeat.
60 minutes
2892
27 May 2023
Air & Space Power

The Battle of the Bismarck Sea (Air University Press)

The Battle of the Bismarck Sea demonstrated Allied air superiority, disrupting Japanese reinforcement plans and shifting the strategic balance in New Guinea.
20 minutes
2636
18 Mar 2023
Military History

The Battle of the Bismarck Sea

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the battle which destroyed a Japanese troop convoy, killing thousands of soldiers and reducing Japan's ability to conduct offensive operations in New Guinea.
15 minutes
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