User blog comment:ThatGenericName/Australia/@comment-24171828-20150713104652/@comment-14850713-20150718232704

OOC: Ej, I left last my post hanging for you to decide if you want to continue the fight. But we have been overtaken by events elsewhere, and Millennium has joined the Coalition.

IC:

Kokopo, New Britain

As PANZER troops are forced into the city, news arrives from Australia that Millennium forces have joined the Coalition and that the long-awaited counter-offensive is underway.

-Transmission from AFOH SOUTHCOM-

"To the commander of PANZER forces, you and your men have fought valiantly and have fought well, holding off more than twice you umber. But we don't have any more reasons to fight as your Millennium brothers have joined the Coalition. Let us stop further bloodshed and destruction on this island. You and your men will be allowed go, taking your personal weapons and heavy equipment. We await your reply."

Meanwhile, supported by units of Force E and 4ASF, the 51st LID lands in Madang and Lae in New Guinea, while 2 battalions of 3rd Brigade, 52nd LID (which was held in reserve in Bougainville) secures the unoccupied island of New Ireland.