Created by Tom Horn on 20 Jan 2010, Last Update on 20 Jan 2010

Battle of Wau - 29 Jan 1943

Australian defenders had been greatly reinforced by air. In the battle that followed, despite achieving tactical surprise by approaching from an unexpected direction, the Japanese attackers were unable to capture Wau.

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Tags : Japan,Papua New Guinea,Australia,Land,Pacific,Combat

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