When Australians Completely Changed WW2 Without Realising
It’s August 1942. On the night of the 30th Japanese forces made their move on number 3 airstrip at Milne Bay. The heavy rain and muddy trails being the first enemy they faced. Defending the airstrip are the men of the 25th and 61st Battalions of the Australian 7th Infantry Brigade. A militia unit, with little training and even less combat experience.
Having never before experienced this style of combat, the inexperienced Australian units adapt quickly to jungle warfare. Developing genius, yet simple tactics that not only decimates the Japanese forces at Milne Bay but will become the catalyst of the tide finally turning against Japan in the Pacific War.
Re selling of medals.
Just goes to show that extreme bravery in combat that resulted in the awarding of the VC does not help when economic conditions are such that forces a sale of them
The awarding of the VC does not guarantee a livable lifestyle.
For me it is sad uthat for Daniel this has to happen.
From the number of these medals that have been left the hands of their recipients, as indicated in the article, makes me sad that it happens more regularly than one would have thought