I have been doing some research for a history project on the New Guinea campaign as part of the Pacific war, and have found several good resources published in the UK & Aus, but all of the American books seem to ignore the considerable efforts of Aus forces in SW Pac. despite the fact they virtually held off, and then repelled the Japanese single-handedly, especially in New Guinea until reinforcements from the US came to their relief. I am not suggesting we could have won the Pacific war without the US, but no books from the US properly acknowledge the skill, courage and determination of the Aussies at Kokoda, Buna, Wewak, the battle of the Coral Sea etc. MacArthur even had to apologise for saying Aussie troops were lazy after they repeatedly rescued beleaguered US forces. Americans need to show more awareness and respect for their allies....
Can you explain to me why they have such an inward looking view of history?
2006-09-16
23:09:43
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