Australian Trekker Finds Untouched World War II Battlefield In Jungles Of Papua New Guinea

Published on 06/19/2018
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Village Superstition

Over the years, the army uniforms rotted away, but things like their belts, leather boots, and even gun holters were still very much visible. Although villagers knew about this battlefield for years, their superstitions kept them from exploring or touching anything. They feared the ghosts of the battle still haunted the land. Brian Freeman guessed he was the first white person to see the battlefield since 1942.

Village Superstition

Village Superstition

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