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Japanese Soldier vs US Soldier - New Guinea 1942-44 (Paperback)
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Japanese Soldier vs US Soldier - New Guinea 1942-44 (Paperback)
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This absorbing study pits US Army National Guardsmen against
Japanese soldiers in the uniquely hostile setting of the New Guinea
campaign in World War II. When Japanese forces attacked Pearl
Harbor in December 1941, New Guinea - the world's second-largest
island - was administered partly by Australia and partly by the
Dutch East Indies. The New Guinea campaign (January 1942-August
1945) saw Japanese forces invade the island, rapidly capturing the
key port of Rabaul and threatening Port Moresby, while US forces
joined the defenders in increasing numbers. The uniquely demanding
environment, and the savage nature of the fighting, meant that the
campaign was among the most arduous of World War II for both sides.
In this study, the Japanese forces and their US Army opponents,
many of whom were National Guard units, are assessed and compared,
with particular attention paid to combat doctrine, weaponry,
tactics, logistics, leadership, and communications in the
challenging setting of New Guinea. The role of US Army National
Guard units and their Japanese opponents in three important battles
are examined, namely Buna-Gona (November 1942-January 1943), Biak
Island (May-August 1944) and the Driniumor River (July-August
1944).
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