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Battle of Slater's Knoll
1945 battle between Australia and Japan
The Battle of Slater's Knoll was fought between Australian and Japanese forces on Bougainville Island during the Second World War. Part of the Bougainville campaign, the battle occurred as a force of about 3,300 Japanese from the Japanese 6th Division, including artillery and…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Bougainville Island
Island in Papua New Guinea
Bougainville Island is the main island of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, which is part of Papua New Guinea. Its land area is 9,300 km2 (3,600 sq mi). The highest point is Mount Balbi, on the main island, at 2,715 m (8,907 ft).Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)