Eighty Years Ago: Asia Pacific, Nov 5 – 11, 1942

Nov 5, 1942: Heavy fighting continues at Oivi, New Guinea

Nov 6, 1942: Marine Raiders begin long-range patrol on Guadalcanal

Nov 7, 1942: US General Joe Stilwell, above center, calls for review of supply situation in China Burma India area in preparation for planned offensive against Japanese in spring of 1943

Nov 8, 1942: With the help of native boats, Australian troops unload supplies at Wanigela, New Guinea

Nov 9, 1942: Australian Army succeeds in cutting off Japanese forces at village of Oivi, New Guinea, but at considerable cost

Nov 10, 1942: Marine replacements arrive in Guadalcanal

Nov 11, 1942: Australian and American troops assemble at Pongani, New Guinea

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