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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)

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.

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