September 1943, in World War 2. Animated map shows advance of the Allied troops to Nadzab and Lae in papua New Guinea. The Australian 7th Division advance towards Lae. Soldiers in jeeps, on motorcycles and on foot advance through the jungle amidst air and artillery barrage. Soldiers fire machine guns and other artillery. Animated map shows the advance of General Thomas Blamey's troops towards Salamaua. Soldiers cross the Francisco River with natives. The Australian 9th Division advances along the east coast. Soldiers in puddles and streams. A military truck stuck in the mud. Soldiers prepare for jungle fighting. Soldiers take cover among bushes as Japanese troops fire. Machine gun nests in the jungle. USAAF B-25 Mitchell bombers drop bombs over enemy territory. Fire and smoke from the explosions. AN-M40 (Para-Frag) fragmentation bombs are dropped from USAAF A -29 Havoc aircraft. Australian 7th Division troops amidst artillery and anti-aircraft fire. USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress and B-26 Marauder bombers in the sky. On 16 September 1943, the Australian 7th Division captures Lae. Bombed ruins, damaged Japanese planes, destroyed airstrips, enemy ships and boats in the harbor. Destroyed Japanese ammunition dump 'Chinatown'. Australian 9th Division crosses the Bamboo River bridge to enter Lae. Animated map shows advance of amphibious forces, paratroopers and airborne operations of the 5th AAF. U.S. General Douglas MacArthur and his men at the 90th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing quarters.
United States Instructor teaches aerial techniques to other members. United States B-25 Bomber in flight. Bombing explosions on Hansa Bay and Wewak, Papua New Guinea. Fleet of B-25 Bombers flying overhead. Explosions on ground and in water. (World War II period).
United States B-25 bombers bombing over Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. Bombers attack ground target. Fleet of B-25 Bombers in flight. Explosions with black smoke on ground. (World War II period).
The Bougainville campaign of World War II on and around Bougainville Island in South Pacific. A Coast Watcher and a Police man at the Bougainville Island of the Papua New Guinea in South Pacific. The Coast Watcher, a local citizen of the island and a Policeman of the Allied forces keep a watch for enemy ships in the sea and check the weather from among the bushes. The Coast Watcher holds a gun with him.
The Bougainville campaign of World War II on and around Bougainville Island of the Papua New Guinea in South Pacific. Natives of the Bougainville Island watch as Allied troops practice on a 90mm anti-aircraft gun. The soldiers load the gun. Natives cover their ears as the gun barrel is raised towards the target.
The Bougainville campaign of World War II on and around Bougainville Island of the Papua New Guinea in South Pacific. A cover of clouds in sky, near the sea shore of the Bougainville Island.
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