Japan's defense of New Guinea was overcome by a well calculated amphibious attack by the Army Forces supported by the Naval Gunfire and Naval Air Support. This event occurred in New Guinea from 24 of January, 1943 to 31 of December, 1944. New Guinea had much involvement in this war with engagements undertaken by the Army, the Navy, military allied forces, and other services. In 1942, Japanese South Seas Detachment under Major-General Horii Tomitaro landed at Buna on the northeastern …showed first 75 words of 1210 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1210 total…accuring in New Guinea of 24 January 1943-31 to December 1944. New Guinea had much involvement in this was such as the Army involvement, the Navy involvement, military forces and other services. Japans Defense of New Guinea was overcome by a well calculated amphibious attack by the Army Forces supported by Naval Gunfire and Close Air Support. This particular battle was the foot hold to the war and what helped America to take control of the War.