COMPARABLE TO A CIVIL WAR’: The Real Battle Of Brisbane That Pitted Allies Against Each Other

The actual Battle of Brisbane, which set rival allied forces against one another

The game known as “the Battle of Brisbane” was played at Suncorp Stadium two weeks ago between the Broncos and Dolphins. Those who are familiar with the history of the city will understand those statements differently. Tens of thousands of US soldiers were stationed in the capital of Queensland during World War II, which led to the start of the real-life Battle of Brisbane, which has been compared to a two-day civil war.

When Thanksgiving fell on November 26, 1942, most Americans were not planning to start a brawl with their irritated, underpaid, and browbeaten Australian counterparts; instead, they were thinking ahead to the holiday. However, over the course of two days, fists, broken bottles, knives, firearms, batons, and broken furniture were used by both sides to settle scores. Gunner Edward Webster, an Australian, was slain by the end. For the remainder of World War II, the Japanese teased Australian troops with the simmering “Digger/Yank” tension, which resulted in the hospitalization of six US and Australian personnel.

As Queenslanders flocked to the Brisbane CBD this week on Anzac Day to pay their respects, volunteer Brisbane Greeter Sue Norman led a walking tour that highlighted significant historical events. According to Norman, the narrative started on Thanksgiving Day, 1942, when bars closed at the crossroads of Adelaide and Creek streets.

Two hundred turkeys had been roasted by the American Red Cross Service Club on one corner, and they were transported to Primac House on Creek Street. The US post-military exchange was housed in that brick edifice, along with a posh store that sold cigarettes, beer, stockings, chocolates, and hot chicken exclusively to US personnel.

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