Turning PointThe Battle for Milne Bay Japan's first defeat on land in the Second World War was a defining moment in the evolution of the indomitable Australian fighting spirit. For the men of the AIF, the militia and the RAAF, it was the turning point in the Pacific, and their finest though now largely forgotten hour. Forgotten, until now. In August 1942, Japan's forces were unstoppable. Having conquered vast swathes of south east Asia Malaya, Singapore, the Dutch