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InvasionofSalamaua–Lae

1942–

In 1942, forces from Australia and the United States conducted the invasion of Salamaua–Lae against Japan.

OUTCOME
DECISIVE VICTORY B
Era
1942–
SIDES
3
⚔ CONFLICT SPECIAL OPERATION

InvasionofSalamaua–Lae

⚔ World War II · 1939–1945 is part of this war
Australia United States
VS
Japan
Duration: Ongoing Participants: 3 countries
Overview
Sides
Chronology
Outcomes
01 / Overview
Invasion of Salamaua–Lae
Date
1942–present
Type
special operation
Duration
Ongoing
Participants
Australia United States Japan
Outcome
decisive victory b
Parent War
World War II
02 / Sides
Belligerents 3 participants
Australia Australia Primary United States United States Primary
VS
Japan Japan Primary
03 / Outcomes
Outcome & Human Cost
🏆Decisive Victory — Side B
Side / CountryMilitaryCivilianDisplaced
Australia2——
United States2——
Japan130——
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature