Australian Trekker Finds Untouched World War II Battlefield In Jungles Of Papua New Guinea

Published on 06/19/2018
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Untouched Battlefield

What’s so remarkable is that this battlefield was totally intact. It was discovered only after 68 years by Brian Freeman! It was previously known as the “Lost Battlefield.” Its location is 1 kilometer west and 450 meters above the village of Eora Creek which is in the Owen Stanley Ranges.

Untouched Battlefield

Untouched Battlefield

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Most Significant WW2 Discovery Of The Century

The site has been regarded as the “most significant WWII discovery in the 21st century!” Freeman stated in a recent interview, “Significantly, the discovery of the Lost Battlefield will enable Australian and Japanese Veterans’ services to begin the process of identification and repatriation of dozens of lost soldiers.”

Most Significant WW2 Discovery Of The Century

Most Significant WW2 Discovery Of The Century

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