Forget Pearl Harbour, This Unknown WW2 Battle Changed The Pacific & History Forever

Milne Bay 1942: The Hidden Battle That Changed the Pacific War; The FORGOTTEN Battle That Stopped Japan’s “Unstoppable” Army Everyone knows Pearl Harbor and Midway… but almost nobody talks about the battle that FIRST stopped Japan’s unstoppable advance. The Battle of Milne Bay (Papua New Guinea, Aug–Sep 1942) was the first major land defeat of Japanese forces in World War II—and it changed the direction of the Pacific War before the world even noticed. In this short documentary, we break down: • Why Japan believed Milne Bay would be an easy victory • How Australian and American forces turned the tide • The brutal jungle warfare the Japanese were unprepared for • Why this forgotten battle matters more than people think • How Milne Bay connects to later Pacific victories This is the Pacific War’s most underrated turning point, and it happened before the world-famous battles most people know. If you love hidden WW2 history, forgotten battles, and untold stories… you’re in the right place. 🔔 Subscribe for more history shorts and videos. #milnebay #battleofmilnebay #ww2 #ww2history #ww2documentary #pacificwar #pacifictheater #japanww2 #australiaww2 #papuanewguinea #forgottenhistory #hiddenhistory #historyshorts #historicaldocumentary #militaryhistory