was this island a site of any war?
World War II
New Guinea
The Australian territories were put under military administration and were known simply as New Guinea. The highlands, northern and eastern parts of the island became key battlefields in the South West Pacific Theatre of World War II.
what is horizon guyot? A presumably Cretaceous guyot how was it named? It is named after the research vessel where is it located? Mid-Pacific Mountains, Pacific Ocean name an island in the said ocean. New Guinea
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New Guinea [SEP] World War II
Netherlands New Guinea and the Australian territories were invaded in 1942 by the Japanese. The Australian territories were put under military administration and were known simply as New Guinea. The highlands, northern and eastern parts of the island became key battlefields in the South West Pacific Theatre of World War II. Papuans often gave vital assistance to the Allies, fighting alongside Australian troops, and carrying equipment and injured men across New Guinea. Approximately 216,000 Japanese, Australian and U.S. soldiers, sailors and airmen died during the New Guinea Campaign.