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The Bombing of Darwin

The Bombing of Darwin. And Japan’s objectives. Original Attack. On February 19 th 1942, Japan bombed the port of Darwin. Came under attack another 58 times during 1942-43 but the original attack was most significant. 250-300 killed, 300-400 wounded. Objectives.

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The Bombing of Darwin

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  1. The Bombing of Darwin And Japan’s objectives

  2. Original Attack • On February 19th 1942, Japan bombed the port of Darwin. • Came under attack another 58 times during 1942-43 but the original attack was most significant. • 250-300 killed, 300-400 wounded

  3. Objectives • Japan had no intention of a full invasion of Australia. • Concerned with Australia’s role as a port for American Vessels. • Japanese preparing to attack Timor. They attacked Darwin so it couldn’t be used as an allied air and naval base.

  4. Significance • Brought the war home to Australia and strengthened Australia’s need to provide troops. • Re-enforcement of Darwin as a Fortress and allied base. • Prepared for future attacks.

  5. Bibliography • Australia Under Attack the Bombing of Darwin-1942, Douglas Lockwood • Australia In The War Of 1939-1945 The Japanese Thrust, Lionel Wigmore • Japanese air raids on Darwin and northern Australia, 1942–43,http://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/publications/fact-sheets/fs195.aspx • The Bombing of Darwin,http://www.orford.tased.edu.au/bombing%20of%20dawin.htm • Photographs of the Bombing of Darwin,http://nationaltreasures.nla.gov.au/%3E/Treasures/item/nla.int-ex10-s8 • Bombing Of Darwin,http://www.awm.gov.au/units/event_59.asp

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