Attack on Sydney Harbour, Military operation in Australia
The Attack on Sydney Harbour was a World War II attack by Japanese submarines.
On the night of May 31, 1942, midget submarines infiltrated Sydney Harbour to strike Allied vessels.
This event is an integral part of Australian wartime history, highlighting the direct threat to the nation.
The remnants of the submarines are on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
The attack resulted in heightened security and changed the perception of Australian isolation from war.
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Axis naval activity in Australian waters
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