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30 December 1942

DateSunday, December 30, 2012 at 2:56PM

The Australians mop up occasional Japanese defenders on the eastern side of Buna, having overrun and recaptured the old airstrip and moved past Strip Point as they push the remaining defenders back towards Giropa Plantation.

The Americans are closing in from the west, having neutralised the triangle in front of Buna Government Station. The Japanese are trapped in the relentless pincer movement.

AuthorPatrick Lindsay | CommentPost a Comment |

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