The Borneo Campaign (Part III)

Members of the 2/10th Battalion attacking Hill 87

With Tarakan and North Borneo secured, the last great Allied attack of World War II would take place with the landings to take Balikpapan. Despite the war being almost over, the capture of Balikpapan was deemed vital and so despite disquiet among some of the Australian High Command, the invasion went forward.

The push to Manggar airfield

Balikpapan and surrounding features.