Get new blog posts sent directly to your email inbox!

Today in World War II History

Read Today's Article

Today in World War II History—July 29, 1942

Friday, July 29, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
Kokoda Village and Airfield, 14 July 1942 (Australian War Memorial: 128400)

Kokoda Village and Airfield, 14 July 1942 (Australian War Memorial: 128400)

80 Years Ago—July 29, 1942: As Australian troops retreat, Japanese take Kokoda and its airfield in Papua New Guinea.

Share

Comments are closed.

Embers in the London Sky cover
“Another masterful installment in Sundin’s roster of WWII novels.”
—Booklist starred review for Embers in the London Sky
NOW AVAILABLE!

A Free Gift for You

Make It Do - The US Home Front in World War II

When you subscribe to my monthly enewsletter, you’ll also receive “Make It Do – The US Home Front in World War II,” a collection of my popular blog posts. As a subscriber, you’ll also be the first to learn about my upcoming novels.