Australian Trekker Uncovers World War II Battlefield

Published on 10/22/2018
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How Did He Do It?

Most people are probably curious about how Freeman got there. It took him years and years researching battle maps and diaries to finally discover this special site. With the help of his close friendship with the locals of Alola, he was able to finally find the battlefield that had been missing.

How Did He Do It@

How Did He Do It@

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Number of Casualties

The bloody fight between the Australian and Japanese forces started on October 11, 1942. The battle went on for four days and four nights! On that very day, there were 79 Australian soldiers and 69 Japanese soldiers who had been killed in the rough jungle patch. The site had been lost for years and its discovery was truly a significant event.

Number Of Casualties

Number Of Casualties

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