ANOTHER HIT AND RUN RAID ON PT MORESBY -

ANOTHER HIT AND RUN RAID ON PT MORESBY -

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video discusses the ongoing Japanese threat in the Aleutians and the strategic importance of Fort Moresby, which is frequently targeted by Japanese bombers. Reinforcements from Australia arrive to counter the threat in New Guinea, but they face immediate bombing raids. Despite the intensity of the attack, the damage is less severe than expected, with no loss of life and only one transport set on fire.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which location is a key target for Japanese bombers due to its strategic importance?

Sydney

New Guinea

Fort Moresby

The Aleutians

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate action taken by Australia in response to the Japanese threat in New Guinea?

They sent reinforcements.

They evacuated the area.

They negotiated a truce.

They launched a counter-attack.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary target of the Japanese bombers during the raid?

Civilian areas

Airfields

Ships in the harbor

Military bases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many bombs were dropped during the raid on the harbor?

Fifty

Seventy-five

One hundred

Two hundred

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the troops during the bombing raid?

Some were captured.

Many were injured.

They retreated to the mountains.

All were safely ashore.