The Battle of Milne Bay was fought in August-September 1942 in Papua New Guinea during World War II. It was a key battle where Australian forces successfully defended the strategic port of Milne Bay against a Japanese invasion attempt, marking the first major defeat of Japanese land forces in the Pacific War. The battle was significant as it halted the Japanese southern advance towards Australia and boosted Allied morale.
Battle of Milne Bay happened on 1942-09-07.
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Because they wanted to!
The battle of Milne bay was fought because it to stop the construction of a Japanese aircraft field in New Guinea that can bombard Australia and they can drop paratroopers on the Australian ground so it's an threat for the British and Americans forces that are in Australia.
The battle lasted for nearly 2 weeks. It occurred on 25 August - 7 September 1942.
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