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1943-01-02 Papua - The Fall of Buna 31 December 1942 to 2 January 1943 World War II - Pacific Theater
A Tough Nut to Crack Scenario#: G19     Date: 1/1/1943     Location: Giropa Point, Papua New Guinea General MacArthur, furious at the perceived inability of his commanders to crack the Japanese fortified positions surrounding Buna, relieved his top field commanders and placed General Eichelberger in command. MacArthur’s last words to Eichelberger… Advanced Squad Leader — The General #29.3
Burning Buna Scenario#: K     Date: 18-Dec-42     Location: Buna, New Guinea Combined Australian and American forces surrounded the desperate Japanese defenses at Buna during December 1942. After an opening barrage starting at 0530, various companies of 2/9th Battalion (Australian 16th Brigade) crossed the start line promptly… Combat Commander — CC: Pacific
Cattern's Position Scenario#: A111     Date: 11/20/1942     Location: Soupta, New Guinea After their rout at Oviv-Gorai, the Japanese continued their retreat along the Kokoda Trail. The Australians pursued them on two parallel axis of advance, hoping to reach the coast at Sananada before Japanese reinforcements could be landed. For days,… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Annual 97
Closing Outer Camp Scenario#: M8     Date: 18-Dec-42     Location: Buna, New Guinea The Japanese defenses at Buna were extensive and compartmentalized, requiring coordinated Allied operations at various points. Elements of the well-supported 2/9th assaulted the defenders in the area identified by the Japanese as ”Outer Camp". The… Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea
New Guinea - Allied Reinforcement by Air and Advance to Buna 14 October to 15 November 1943 World War II - Pacific Theater
New Guinea - Attack on Buna Mission 18-28 December 1942 World War II - Pacific Theater
New Guinea - Initial Advance of 32nd Infantry Division on Buna 16-21 November 1942 World War II - Pacific Theater
New Guinea - Initial Advance of Australian 7th Division on Gona and the Sanananda Track 16-21 November 1942 World War II - Pacific Theater
The Butcher's Bill Scenario#: M7     Date: 10-Dec-42     Location: Sanananda, New Guinea The Japanese defenses west of the Girua River were anchored on numerous hidden strong points along the Soputa-Sanananda Road. One such strongpoint was flanked and cut off by the men of Coy l, 3rd Bn, 126th IR under the command … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea
The Triangle Scenario#: J117     Date: 11/21/1942     Location: Buna Mission, Papua As the battle for Guadacanal raged 800 miles to the east, the Japanese had neglected the defense of the Papuan Peninsula. Decisive action by the Allies could crush the Japanese forces in New Guinea and thereby permanently remove the enemy threat to… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #8