Battle

Battle of Wareo

27 Nov 1943 – 8 Dec 1943 · 6.45° S, 147.78° E

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When
27 Nov 1943 – 8 Dec 1943
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
6.45° S, 147.78° E
Description
1943 battle fought by Australian and Japanese forces in New Guinea during the Huon Peninsula campaign of World War II
War
World War II

Battle of Wareo

Part of the Huon Peninsula campaign of World War II

The Battle of Wareo was fought by Australian and Japanese forces in New Guinea during the Huon Peninsula campaign of World War II in the later part of 1943. Coming after the capture of Sattelberg by the Allies, the battle took place amidst the Australian advance north towards Sio.

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