"Forgotten Fights: The Battle of Bobdubi, August 1943" Topic

"In New Guinea during World War II, progress was often measured by yards. Mountainous terrain with thick jungle and often heavy rains made movement difficult and reduced supplies to a trickle, as soldiers and native carriers wended their way along narrow, muddy, steep paths. For the Japanese, starvation soon became a major problem; and in time, more of Emperor Hirohito's soldiers would die of malnutrition than from any other cause. For the Allies too—mainly Australians and Americans—crippling shortages of food, potable water, medical supplies, and ammunition made the long (1942-1945) New Guinea campaign a trial almost beyond comprehension.

Combat took place under truly hellacious conditions. The Japanese were always tenacious, whether in attack or defense, and made maximum use of terrain to launch ambushes and surprise attacks. It was well for the Allies that the Australian infantry were among the finest deployed on any front in World War II. Independent-minded, adaptable and courageous, the Australians fought the Japanese with skill and determination that slowly but irresistibly pried the Japanese out of New Guinea. The battles for Bobdubi Ridge that took place in the spring and summer of 1943 were typical of the desperate fighting…"
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Armand

Thanks for another excellent read, Amicalement!

Merci beaucoup Tango 01! I have been painting forces for the "forgotten campaigns" in New Guinea and the Solomon islands. This is a good article. Amicalement, Legionarius!

A votre service mes amis!. (smile)

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Armand