Fought on Australia's northern doorstep, the Dutch New Guinea campaign 1942-1945 featured some of the most brutal fighting Australian forces were to endure during the Pacific War. In this episode of True Blue History, Adam and leading World War II historian, David Howell discuss the vital importance of this campaign to the Allies and the Japanese Imperial Army. They explore why this campaign is not as well known or understood, particularly by Australians, as other more famous World War II theatres of war.

Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: David Howell

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