The Battle of Bitapaka

Contents

 

Why it is important to remember

European arrivals in Melanesia

German New Guinea at the outbreak of war

Australia and Britain’s policy and strategic imperatives

Australian naval squadron's first action

Formation and embarcation of ANMEF

The Battle

The New Guinea soldiers who also died in battle for their Crown and country

Proclamation of British occupation and governance

The beginning and the end of Australian governance