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.
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.
