Battle of Milne Bay Begins: Japanese Assault Allied Airfields, August 25, 1942
World War II: Battle of Milne Bay: Japanese marines assault Allied airfields at Milne Bay, New Guinea, initiating the Battle of Milne Bay.
Date: August 25, 1942
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