Battle for Australia (1942 AD)

Battle for Australia (Allied Powers vs Axis Powers & Japan & Germany) took place in 1942 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Date: 1942-02-19
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War II
• Side A: Allied Powers
• Side B: Axis Powers, Japan, Germany
• Commanders (A): John Curtin, Joseph Burnett, David V. J. Blake, John Crace, Gerard Muirhead-Gould
• Commanders (B): Chūichi Nagumo, Mitsuo Fuchida, Kanji Matsumura, Sakonjo Naomasa, Sasaki Hankyu
• Outcome: Allied victory End of attacks following the capitulation of Japan
• Coordinates: -18.000°, 158.000°

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