Polity Territory of New Guinea

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Was an Australian-administered United Nations trust territory over the mainland part of former German New Guinea. It comprised the northern portionf of modern-day Papua-New Guinea.

Establishment

  • September 1914: Battle of Bita Paka.
  • September 1914: Siege of Toma ending with German Governor Eduard Haber's surrender of the entire colony of New Guinea to the British.
  • September 1914: German forces in Kaiserwilhelmsland, Bismarck Archipelago, and North Solomon surrendered to British forces. This marked the end of German colonial rule in the region, which was then transferred to the Territory of New Guinea.

Chronology

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1. World War I

Was a global conflict between two coalitions, the Allies (primarily France, the United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the United States) and the Central Powers (led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire). It was mainly caused by the competition of the western countries over domain in Europe and in the rest of the world with their colonial empires. The war ended with the defeat of the Central Powers. The war also caused the Russian Revolution and the ensuing Russian Civil War.

1.1. World War I Pacific Theatre

Was the Pacific theatre of World War I.

  • September 1914: Battle of Bita Paka.
  • September 1914: Siege of Toma ending with German Governor Eduard Haber's surrender of the entire colony of New Guinea to the British.
  • September 1914: German forces in Kaiserwilhelmsland, Bismarck Archipelago, and North Solomon surrendered to British forces. This marked the end of German colonial rule in the region, which was then transferred to the Territory of New Guinea.

2. World War II

Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.

2.1. World War II (Asia & Pacific)

Was the East Asian, South Asian and Pacific theatre of World War II.

2.1.1. New Guinea Campaign

Was a military campaign that started when Japan invaded the island of New Guinea.

  • February 1942: Battle of Rabaul.
  • September 1942: By September 1942 most of New Guinea island is occupied by Japan.

2.1.1.1. Battle of Wau

Was a battle between the Allies and the Japanese forces in the area of Wau, New Guinea, during World War II.

  • March 1942: The Japanese landed on the Huon Gulf.

3. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

  • December 1931: With the Statute of Westminster of 1931, the Dominions of the British Empire were formally granted independence.

Disestablishment

  • February 1942: Battle of Rabaul.
  • March 1942: The Japanese landed on the Huon Gulf.
  • September 1942: By September 1942 most of New Guinea island is occupied by Japan.

Selected Sources

  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 28
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, pp.52-53