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Turning Point

The Battle for Milne Bay 1942 - Japan's First Land Defeat in World War II

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Turning Point

By: Michael Veitch
Narrated by: Michael Veitch
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September 1942 marked the high point of Axis conquest in World War II. In the Pacific, Japan's soldiers had seemed unstoppable. However, the tide was about to turn.

On Sunday, 6 September 1942, Japanese land forces suffered their first conclusive defeat at the hands of the Allies. At Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea, a predominantly Australian force - including 75 Squadron (fresh from their action in 44 Days) - fought for two weeks to successfully defend a vital airstrip against a determined Japanese invasion. The victorious Australian army units were crucially supported by two locally based squadrons of RAAF Kittyhawks.

The Battle for Milne Bay and victory for the Allies was a significant turning point in the Pacific War, but while it received worldwide publicity at the time, it has since been largely forgotten. It deserves to be remembered.

Michael Veitch, actor, presenter and critically acclaimed author, brings to life the incredible exploits and tragic sacrifices of these Australian heroes in another fast-paced and thrilling tale.

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Great research and presentation again by Michael. Dark time in our history, but must be told. It’s terrible that the Japanese people want this whole episode of the atrocities committed in WW11 by their forbears hidden away like it never happened. Lest we forget….

Turning Point by Michael Veitch

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Well written, having worked there in 1987, it made a lot of sense.
listing to the story one gets the feeling of being right there.
was up set to learn what the US General had to say about Australians as fighters. He just could not accept that anyone else could fight.

Excellent.

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Great to hear a story of how our histroy, valour, mateship and Aussie spirt was made

LEST WE FORGET

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It is just a great read. I have listen to it twice and really enjoy it.

Great listen

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What a hero “Silent Cyril” is. And how unsung.

The turning point of the War in the Pacific, Veitch’s work is thoroughly researched. Well written. And exceptionally performed.

This ought to be mandatory reading or listening for every Australian.

This story must be heard

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Not a light-hearted jolly wartime romp, but a well presented factual account of an otherwise forgotten part of Australia's contribution to the war in the Pacific.
Well worth the time spent listening.
Thank you Mr Veitch.

Deeply sobering

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brilliant and shocking in the world's denial of the Australian and US cooperation and the Japanese brutality

brilliant and shocking in the world's denial of i

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Very thorough and well written. Great recount of a largely unknown battle. Author did a great job narrating also.

Awesome

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a very well researched and written book on the bloody struggle for Milne bay

brilliant

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Excellent audible "page turner" of a somewhat forgotten battle. Equally excellent narration by the author

Fantastic

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