{"product_id":"2940170410781","title":"Turning Point: The Battle for Milne Bay 1942 - Japan's first land defeat in World War II","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeptember 1942 marked the high point of Axis conquest in World War II. In the Pacific, Japan's soldiers had seemed unstoppable. However, the tide was about to turn.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn Sunday, 6 September 1942, Japanese land forces suffered their first conclusive defeat at the hands of the Allies. At Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea, a predominantly Australian force - including 75 Squadron (fresh from their action in 44 Days) - fought for two weeks to successfully defend a vital airstrip against a determined Japanese invasion. The victorious Australian army units were crucially supported by two locally based squadrons of RAAF Kittyhawks. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Battle for Milne Bay and victory for the Allies was a significant turning point in the Pacific War, but while it received worldwide publicity at the time, it has since been largely forgotten. It deserves to be remembered.   \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMichael Veitch, actor, presenter and critically acclaimed author, brings to life the incredible exploits and tragic sacrifices of these Australian heroes in another fast-paced and thrilling tale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Octopus Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47115316658416,"sku":"2940170410781","price":30.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170410781_p0.jpg?v=1763709262","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170410781","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}