WWII operations

Tokyo Bay – 2nd September 1945

A.N. Other · Dec 16, 1972 ·

The signing of the surrender document on Tokyo Harbour on 2nd September, 1945, ended World War II. These two photographs depict the scene on that memorable day. Representatives of all ...

The Battle of the Coral Sea – May 4-8,1942

Australian-American Association · Aug 26, 1972 ·

The Story of the Coral Sea Battle and its Significance. In 1942 Australia’s fate was being decided by the battle of the Coral Sea, the turning-point of the Pacific war. ...

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Leyte Gulf – Biggest Sea Fight in History

Collins, Vice Admiral Sir John · Jan 31, 1972 ·

The invitation to write an article for the Naval Historical Review 1972 gives me the opportunity to remind members of the importance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf in Australian ...

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