World War II: Australian and American forces defeat Japanese army and navy units in the bitterly fought Battle of Buna–Gona.

The battle of Buna–Gona was part of the New Guinea campaign in the Pacific theatre during World War II. It followed the conclusion of the Kokoda Track campaign and lasted from 16 November 1942 until 22 January 1943. The battle was fought by Australian and United States forces against the Japanese…