Australians ambush the Japanese again

18th January 1942: The Australians mount another surprise attack in the Malayan jungle

Jan 18

Knocked-out Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go tanks at a roadblock across the Muar - Parit Sulong road, near Bakri in Malaya, 18 January 1942. Nine tanks were destroyed in this engagement.

After the Australian Imperial Force's 30th Battalion had ambushed the Japanese at Gemencheh on the 14th January, the 29th Battalion were now engaged in a famous action to hold u…

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