Less than 10:00 on February 19, 1942, 75 years ago, strange aircraft engines were heard over the northern Australian city of Darwin. In the history of the Australian war, it was "the first time the continent has been attacked by foreign enemies since Europeans settled down." At least 240 people were killed and more wounded in the attack, the day when the death toll was highest on Australian soil.
On the same day, the Japanese launched two attacks, about 188 fighter aircraft from land bases and aircraft carriers moored in the Timor Sea. Fighter jets strafed land targets and ships entering and leaving Darwin port.
After the incident, Japan carried out about 100 air strikes against Australia between 1942 and 1943. This incident is often referred to as the Pearl Harbor incident in Australia. Although Darwin was less important than Pearl Harbor, the number of bombs used to bomb Darwin exceeded that used in air strikes on Pearl Harbor.
History should not forget, every year February 19 Darwin Port and Macao major cities held a variety of commemorative activities. In the morning, Darwin will raise air-raid alarms throughout the city, reminding people of the lessons of history.
Darwin, the only Australian city to have been baptized by the war, now has numerous historic sites in Darwin, a youthful and vibrant city with its vicissitudes.
East Point military Reserve (East Point Military Reserve)
Here you can look at the remnants of World War II and watch the film taken during the bombing of Darwin. The channel at the northern tip of Vanni Bay was beautiful at dusk when the sunset crossed the bay and the gerbils began to come out looking for food.
Darwin military Museum (Darwin Military Museum)
Darwin's military blog is Darwin's first museum, including combat weapons, guns, artillery, armored vehicles, photographs, war souvenirs, and uniforms worn by the Navy, Army and Air Force.
Charles Darwin National Park (Charles Darwin National Park)
The park has one of Australia's most rare protected wetlands, important woodlands and local famous and World War II historic sites. Explore the park's vast network of hiking and riding roads that were built in the years of war.
World War II Oil Storage Tunnel (WWII Oil Storage Tunnels)
It is one of the most interesting historical landscapes in Darwin. The original plan was to build eight oil tunnels, but only five were actually built. Two of these tunnels are now open to the public. A photo exhibition of pictures of Darwin's life during World War II was opened in the tunnel, reflecting the state of life in the Northern Territory of (Northern Territory) during that period.
Adelaide River War Cemetery, (Adelaide River War Cemetery)
A soldier who died in World War II.
Australian Aviation Historical Heritage Museum (Australia Aviation Heritage Museum)
Exploring Darwin's aviation history, there was a fierce air battle over the museum of Bo ruins during World War II.
Darwin War Monument (The Cenotaph)
The monument commemorates Australians who died in World War I and used jungle survival skills to help the army protect the remote northern coastline during World War II.
USS Peary Memorial / USAAF Memorial
Port Darwin, the first air strike by the Japanese Air Force, was on the cliff of (Bicentennial Park), the bicentennial park, and the gun is now being recovered from the sunken battleship (USAAF). To commemorate the United States Navy and Air Force soldiers who were killed in the war.
