The village of Sanananda in Papua New Guinea was captured by Australian forces on January 16, 1943.
When did the Americans land at Aitape and Dutch New Guinea?
The Americans landed at Aitape and Dutch New Guinea on April 22, 1944 as part of Operation Persecution during World War II.
What happened on the 2nd of September 1945?
On September 2, 1945, Japanese officials signed the official Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, officially bringing an end to World War II. This day is known as Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) and marks the formal surrender of Japan, leading to the end of the war.
