Today in World War II History—July 21, 1942
Thursday, July 21, 2022 by Sarah Sundin

Aerial reconnaissance photo of Buna-Gona area after Japanese landings, 31 July 1942 (Australian War Memorial: 128399)
80 Years Ago—July 21, 1942: Japanese invade Papua New Guinea at Buna and Gona, and push south toward Port Moresby.