Invasion of Buka and Bougainville
Between 9 March and 5 April 1942 during World War II, forces of the Empire of Japan occupied the islands of Buka and Bougainville in the South Pacific. At that time these islands were part of the Australian-administered Territory of New Guinea. A platoon of Australian commandos from the 1st Independent Company was located at Buka Airfield when the Japanese landed but did not contest the invasion.
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Invasion of Buka and Bougainville
Between 9 March and 5 April 1942 during World War II, forces of the Empire of Japan occupied the islands of Buka and Bougainville in the South Pacific. At that time these islands were part of the Australian-administered Territory of New Guinea. A platoon of Australian commandos from the 1st Independent Company was located at Buka Airfield when the Japanese landed but did not contest the invasion.
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Between 9 March and 5 April 19 ...... apanese forces in August 1945.
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1942-04-05
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Japanese forces successfully occupy the area
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View of Buka and Bougainville ...... e divided by the Buka Passage.
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Between 9 March and 5 April 19 ...... did not contest the invasion.
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Invasion of Buka and Bougainville
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