The terrifying leviathans of the fight at KB Mission now just curious pieces of junk. Australian soldiers inspect the two bogged Ha-Go Type 95 Japanese infantry tanks, abandoned along Milne Bay’s bloody track. Argus Newspaper Collection of Photographs, State Library of Victoria, H98.100/2409
The turning of the tide. The point marking the westernmost advance of Japan’s drive towards Port Moresby at No. 3 Strip. Successive waves of Japanese marines failed to take the airfield in a bloody night-time slaughter. Australian War Memorial, PO2875.043
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