Battle of Finschhafen
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title:
Battle of Finschhafen
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The Battle of Finschhafen was part of the Huon Peninsula campaign in New Guinea during World War II and was fought between Australian and Japanese forces. The fighting took place between 22 September and 24 October 1943 following the landing at Scarlet Beach, which was followed by a two-pronged advance on Finschhafen as the Australian 20th Infantry Brigade advanced on the town from the north, while the 22nd Infantry Battalion drove from the south, having advanced from the landing beaches east o
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1943 battle in the Huon Peninsula campaign of WWII
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Finschhafen
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2024-02-09T20:21:06Z
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