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Battle of Bita Paka

Battle of Bita Paka

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Search complete. 1 mention across 1 episode found for "Battle of Bita Paka".

Oct 11, 2026

WW1: Unusual Tales from The Great War.

WW1: Unusual Tales from The Great War.

9. The German Pacific Islands

Oct 11 · 1 Mention

Andy StewartHOST
18:31
The mast had been dismantled but the operating kit was still working.
Andy StewartHOST
18:37
The Australians lost seven men in the Battle of Bita Paka for control of the wireless mast.
Andy StewartHOST
18:43
One German died, one wounded and about 30 Melanesians died with 10 wounded.
Andy StewartHOST
18:50
75 prisoners were taken, 19 of them German.

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