Brendan Nelson's attempt to equate Kokoda with Iraq was unwise. The implication is that both are direct threats to Australia. Which is obviously untrue for Iraq. But Nelson's descent into hyperbole gives me an opportunity to segue into one of the most important campaigns for Australia in WWII - the Battle of New Caledonia. (more)
The Pacific Theatre was half of the second world war but has suffered from an over-focus on the history of the European theatre. As a result there are many myths and misconceptions relating to Japan's advance through South East Asia and the South Pacific.
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