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The Pacific War - week by week
- 190 - Pacific War Podcast - Victory on Bougainville - July 8 - 15, 1945

The Pacific War - week by week

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Last time we spoke about the allied invasion of Balikpapan. In June 1945, the war in the Pacific escalated as American forces, spearheaded by Generals Eichelberger and Krueger, fiercely battled the entrenched Japanese on Luzon. Despite harsh conditions and fierce resistance, the Americans made crucial advances, capturing key positions that rekindled hope for the Filipino people. Concurrently, preparations for the invasion of Balikpapan intensified. The Australian 7th Division assembled for a July 1 amphibious assault against a heavily fortified Japanese defense, known for its formidable coast artillery and entrenched positions. The Australians faced fierce opposition upon landing; however, skilled maneuvering and robust artillery support allowed them to swiftly gain a foothold. As the Australians secured their beachhead, they marked the beginning of a challenging campaign against determined Japanese forces in Balikpapan, setting the stage for further confrontations in the Pacific theater.  This episode is Victory at Bougainville  Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  We last left off on Bougainville, by mid-April, Brigadier Heathcote Hammer's 15th Brigade had commenced its crucial task of relieving Brigadier Field's weary and battered 7th Brigade. This transition came at a pivotal moment when Brigadier Stevenson's 11th Brigade successfully secured the Soraken Peninsula, a strategic point on Bougainville's southern coast, while also continuing their efforts to contain enemy forces along the notorious Numa Numa Trail, a crucial supply route for Japanese troops. Supported by reinforcements in artillery and air power, Generals Savige and Bridgeford were optimistic about continuing their limited offensive toward the south. Their immediate objective was to capture the line of the Hongorai River, considered a significant tactical advantage, followed by the Hari River, which would serve as the 15th Brigade's main aim. On the opposing side, General Kanda had learned a harsh lesson about the ineffectiveness of banzai charges during the fierce fighting at the Battle of Slater's Knoll. This costly experience prompted him to alter his strategy significantly. He decided to pull his remaining troops back to a defensive perimeter focused around Buin, which is located in the southern region of Bougainville. Here, he reinforced his defenses with garrison troops from Kieta, situated on the eastern side of Bougainville, the Shortlands Islands to the northwest, and the Fauros Islands to the northeast. However, with this concentration of forces not expected to be operational until July, the troops stationed in the forward areas were tasked with executing a critical delaying action in the meantime, buying precious time for reinforcements to arrive. Meanwhile, on April 17, the Australian 24th Battalion began its advance along the Buin Road, a vital route for both supply and troop movement. Two companies made their way toward Dawe's Creek, while another company launched an assault against the enemy strongholds at Kindara. Remarkably, they broke through enemy lines the following day, pushing further to Sindou Creek and Umam Creek. Here, they faced multiple sharp counterattacks over the next week, demonstrating the fierce resistance from Japanese forces determined to hold their ground. As patrols moved deeper into the thick jungle on either side of the Buin Road, the struggle became increasingly intense. Each advance was hard-fought, marked by skirmishes that tested the resolve and endurance of the Australian soldiers. Finally, on April 26, the advance resumed in earnest, making rapid gains toward the Hongorai River. The combination of heavy air support and relentless artillery bombardment had effectively dispelled any opposition along the route, allowing the Australians to push forward with renewed vigor. By May 4, as the 24th Battalion finally approached the banks of the Hongorai River, they encountered significant resistance. However, on the 4th Lieutenant Lawn's platoon was advancing with two tanks and a bulldozer when the crew of the leading tank came to a log across the road and saw movement in the bush. A burst of machine-gun fire from the tank cut the leaves away and revealed the barrel of a field gun. The first round fired from the tank's 2-pounder disabled the enemy gun and the enemy seemed to flee. Farther ahead, however, a mine exploded at the rear of the second tank. It was discovered that it had been exploded with a wire by a Japanese concealed in the bush. Henceforward mines and concealed guns were encountered more and more frequently. They were detected chiefly by the practised eyes of the engineer teams of Major Needham's 15th Field Company who became increasingly skilful. Mechanical detectors were defeated by several sorts of mine employed wooden boxes filled with T.N.T., for example; but their presence was betrayed by protruding fuses, wires, disturbed earth, and confirmed by prodding with a bayonet. As the 24th Battalion neared the Hongorai it became evident that the Japanese intended to make the Australians pay a price for each advance, and that they were willing to trade a field gun for a tank at every opportunity. On the 4th and many later occasions leading tanks were fired on at a range of a few yards by guns cleverly concealed beside the track, but in positions from which the Japanese could not hope to extricate them. In other respects also the Japanese tactics were improving and their striking power was strengthened. Each forward Australian battalion was now under frequent artillery fire, evidently directed by Japanese observers who remained close to the Australian advance, and it was this which was now causing most of the casualties. The shells usually burst in the trees and their fragments were scattered over a wide area with lethal effects. To counter the tanks the Japanese were now establishing their positions not astride the track but about 100 yards from it in places where the tanks could not reach them until a side track had been made. The Hongorai River, a critical geographical landmark, ran through Bougainville's lush terrain, acting as both a natural barrier and tactical objective. In late April, the 9th Battalion had continued to push forward across the Huio River, a vital waterway that intersected with Japanese defenses. They faced some enemy resistance but managed to clear the Horinu-Rumiki Trail by the end of the month. This narrow, winding path had strategic importance, connecting various units and enabling supplies to move closer to the frontline. On May 3, the 9th Battalion was finally relieved by the 57th/60th Battalion, which, due to its relative inexperience, found progress challenging along the Commando Road a route named after the elite Australian commandos who often operated in this area. Their inexperience in facing seasoned Japanese troops led to slower advances in the crucial days that followed. Meanwhile, the 2/8th Commando Squadron had been conducting deep reconnaissance patrols towards the Hari River and along the Tiger Road, determined to discover the extent of Japanese defenses south of the Hongorai. The Tiger Road, notorious for its rugged conditions, was pivotal for troop movements in the region. On May 5, the 24th Battalion, now bolstered by a newly assigned tank squadron, resumed its advance with renewed determination. However, they were once again halted by fierce defenders who launched a strong yet costly counterattack the following morning. This desperate but valiant effort by the Japanese troops resulted in significant casualties and demonstrated their resolve to maintain control of the Hongorai line. Subsequently, the Japanese forces ultimately abandoned their positions along the Hongorai during the night. Finally, on May 7, the Australians reached the Hongorai River, marking a significant milestone in their campaign. At that moment, the 57th/60th Battalion was securing a crucial crossing over the Hongorai on the Commando Road, enabling further advances into enemy territory. With the next objective focused on the line stretching from the Hari River to Monoitu and Kapana, Brigadier Hammer's battalions shifted their tactics for the second and third weeks of May. They undertook deep patrols into Japanese-occupied territory, gathering vital intelligence while also seeking to harass the enemy and disrupt their operations. Additionally, the commandos maintained their patrols along the challenging Tiger Road and established a new patrol base further north at Monorei. This base would serve as a critical outpost for monitoring enemy movements and launching further operations. Meanwhile, the 58th/59th Battalion explored the rugged areas south of the Buin Road, successfully clearing the Aitara Mission. This mission played a crucial role in their broader strategies, as it prepared them to execute a wide flanking maneuver aimed at cutting the road east of the Hongorai, further encircling Japanese forces. To support the advancing Australian forces, New Zealand aircraft launched significant attacks on Japanese concentrations positioned along the Buin and Commando Roads. On May 17, the 57th/60th Battalion crossed the upper reaches of the Hongorai River, advancing across a wide front along the Commando Road to draw the enemy's attention to that area. On the eve of this move Hammer issued an order of the day in a characteristic style. He spoke of his "undying admiration" for and "extreme confidence" in his men and told them that the next few weeks might see the major defeat of the Japanese in south Bougainville. "Go to battle as you have done in the last month and no enemy can withstand you." In the subsequent days, they successfully secured territory up to the Torobiru River, creating pressure on the Japanese lines and disrupting their defensive operations. On May 20, following a powerful air and artillery bombardment, the 24th Battalion finally launched its long-anticipated assault across the Hongorai River. This marked a turning point as they occupied the strategically significant Egan's Ridge by May 22. Egan's Ridge offered an elevated position that overlooked the surrounding terrain, making it crucial for controlling movement in the vicinity. Meanwhile, the 58th/59th Battalion executed a stealthy wide flanking maneuver towards Mayberry's Crossing, positioning themselves strategically to disrupt Japanese supply lines and communication. On May 21, the Australians moved out once more to cut the Buin Road at Runai, an essential route that facilitated movement and supplies for the Japanese forces. In the following days, the remaining sections of this critical road were secured as the Japanese forces west of the Hari River were forced to retreat, effectively diminishing their operational capabilities in the region. As these operations unfolded, the 2/8th Commando Squadron established a new base on Morokaimoro, positioning themselves for further reconnaissance and engagements. They began patrolling towards Taitai and the Mivo River, both vital points of interest as the Australians sought to gather intelligence on enemy movements. In the meantime, the 57th/60th Battalion pressed on to capture the Oso Junction by May 27. However, they encountered harassment from night raiding parties and artillery fire, which highlighted the persistent threat of Japanese resistance in this area. On 2nd June the main advance was resumed, the 58th/59th moving forward without opposition through positions which had been "completely devastated by air, artillery and mortars". "Not one enemy was found alive or dead," wrote the battalion diarist, "although a strong smell of death pervaded the whole area." A prisoner taken later in the day said that the air strike had completely demoralised the defenders, and when they heard the tanks approaching they had fled. On the left the 57th/60th reached the Sunin River against slight opposition. On the 3rd and 4th the 58th/59th continued the advance, moving slowly because of the need to disarm an unprecedentedly large number of mines and booby-traps-more than 100 in three days-until they reached the Peperu River. Patrols moving stealthily forward to the Hari and across it found evidence of much confusion, many positions dug but unoccupied, and small groups of Japanese at large. It was decided to attack frontally towards the Hari next day. At the same time, the 57th/60th Battalion also reached the Sunin River, facing only slight opposition during their advance. On June 6, the 58th/59th Battalion launched an attack towards the Hari River, but despite their efforts, they only managed to gain about 500 yards against strong defensive positions held by the Japanese. The next three days proved challenging as the 58th/59th Battalion, supported by tanks, found their progress impeded by swampy terrain, a road littered with hidden mines, and intermittent shellfire threatening their advance. The combined obstacles of the natural environment and determined enemy resistance severely limited their ability to make significant gains. In light of the pressing circumstances, Brigadier Hammer made a pivotal decision to send the 58th/59th Battalion on a shallow outflanking march to the north. Their mission was clear: cut the Buin Road several miles east of the Hari River. At the same time, the 57th/60th Battalion was tasked with thrusting wide to the south, maneuvering around the Ogorata River to intercept the same road near Rusei. After four days of concentrated air and artillery bombardment designed to weaken enemy defenses, the 58th/59th Battalion commenced its operation on June 12. They sent two companies forward to secure a position along the road, located 2,000 yards east of the Hari. This forward position was critical for their strategy to disrupt Japanese supply lines. Two days later, on June 14, these forces continued their advance eastward toward the Ogorata River, while the remainder of the battalion engaged the enemy at the Hari ford, a crucial crossing point. Despite the fierce opposition, the ford was finally secured on June 15, following another extensive bombardment that significantly diminished the Japanese presence along the road west of the Ogorata. This success was instrumental in facilitating further operations in the area.  Concurrently, the 57th/60th Battalion had embarked on their mission on June 11, making slow but steady progress through the challenging, trackless bush. They ultimately found a path leading from Kingori to Rusei, where they began encountering Japanese resistance. Pushing through treacherous swampy terrain and dense bamboo thickets, the Australians reached the Buin Road at Rusei by June 15, successfully coordinating with patrols from the 58th/59th Battalion the following day. In addition to securing Rusei, a robust patrol from the 57th/60th Battalion set out along the northern flank to establish a patrol base north of Musaraka. This base detected a significant enemy presence behind them, leading to a critical reassessment of their positions. Consequently, in late June, the 24th Battalion was dispatched to take over the Taitai-Kingori-Katsuwa area, reinforcing the Australian foothold and securing vital routes in the region. Meanwhile, back to the south, the 57th/60th Battalion began to push eastward toward the Mobiai River on June 16. However, their advance quickly met strong opposition just 400 yards into enemy territory. Faced with determined resistance, the battalion executed a wide outflanking maneuver, a tactical shift that successfully forced the Japanese forces to withdraw by June 19, allowing the Australians to continue their advance. In the following days, the 57th/60th Battalion pressed steadily forward, ultimately encountering increased opposition near the Mobiai River on June 24. A heavy bombardment was launched in an attempt to dislodge the entrenched Japanese forces, but it proved ineffective. However, the next day, the Japanese troops had mysteriously withdrawn, allowing the Australians to secure a vital crossing over the river. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the 58th/59th Battalion moved in to occupy the newly attained Mobiai positions. Meanwhile, the 57th/60th and 24th Battalions advanced farther north, preparing for an outflanking maneuver aimed at Shishigatero, a critical tactical point lying to the northeast. In anticipation of an Australian offensive, General Kanda dispatched the 23rd Regiment to establish a defensive base near the Mivo ford. This strategic relocation was part of his preparations for the final defenses behind the Mivo River, as Japanese troops sought to hold their ground against the advancing Australians. By June 28, the 57th/60th and 24th Battalions reached their designated assembly areas, where they successfully repelled several Japanese counterattacks. The next morning, they began their advance southeast, shrouded in the loud thunder of artillery barrages that paved the way for their push. They reached the Buin Road at the confluence of the Ivana, Koopani, and Mivo Rivers, making significant headway. At the same time, the 58th/59th Battalion aimed to open the road for the 24th Battalion, positioned about 1,000 yards away. However, they encountered sharp resistance from Japanese forces defending their positions fiercely. Following this notable success, as Hammer's units faced and repelled various Japanese counterattacks at their new positions, General Bridgeford directed Brigadier Noel Simpson's 29th Brigade to the frontline to relieve the beleaguered 15th Brigade. Each incoming battalion was met with sharp clashes as they moved up, as Japanese forces sought to maintain their hold on strategic territory. Finally, on July 10, Hammer's units were relieved, a long-awaited reprieve after weeks of grueling combat. Despite the shift in command, Simpson's battalions began sending patrols forward in preparation for a crossing of the Mivo River. Unfortunately, due to the heavy resistance encountered and the onset of relentless rains that would continue throughout the month, this final offensive was never carried out. Instead, the troops were limited to vigorous patrolling activities during July and August, maintaining a presence but unable to launch significant offensives in the harsh conditions. Many of these patrols encountered fierce opposition, signaling that the enemy intended to mount a determined defense along the Mivo line. These patrols regularly captured crucial documents from Japanese soldiers ambushed along the tracks leading to their forward positions, allowing Australian forces to construct a clearer picture of the enemy's intentions and deployments. Among these daring reconnaissance missions was one conducted by a patrol from the 42nd Battalion, led by Lieutenant Oldfield. Tasked with scouting a potential crossing at the Mivo, Oldfield and four other soldiers discovered the river was in flood. Undeterred, they stripped off their gear, swam across the turbulent waters, and advanced 500 yards beyond the riverbank, without any weapons. The weight of the Australian artillery and mortar bombardments altered the enemy's tactics. Rather than holding fixed positions, the Japanese began to dig in less and instead employed a strategy of hit-and-run raids and ambushes executed by small groups of three to ten men. Before July 10 arrived, the relentless rain compelled a second postponement of the advance; the new date for the operation was set for July 24. However, the downpour continued to intensify. By July 10, even the patrols could not cross the flooded Mivo. "Torrential rain flooded the divisional area, reducing the Buin Road to a treacherous sea of mud and creating a series of islands between the various rivers." On July 17, conditions worsened further, with a dramatic eight inches of rain falling in just 36 hours. The new challenge was no longer about advancing troops but ensuring that the men were fed where they remained. Virtually all the bridges along the lines of communication were washed away, and all the rivers were flooded; the Mivo was now surging at a speed of twelve miles an hour. As a result, the forward units could only be supplied via air transport. It would take weeks to repair the damaged roads and bridges, leading to D-day being postponed until late August. As the southern operations unfolded, General Savige made a strategic decision to bring Brigadier Arnold Potts' 23rd Brigade from Munda and its surrounding islands to Torokina. Upon arrival, Savige immediately tasked the 27th Battalion with taking over the central sector beyond Pearl Ridge. The Australians quickly began bombing and launching attacks in the Berry's Hill-Hunt's Hill area, ultimately securing this crucial location on May 16. Following the seizure of Berry's Hill, the 27th Battalion conducted patrols toward key positions at Sisivie, Tokua, Base Point 3, and Wearne's Hill throughout late May. On June 3, they initiated an attack towards Tiernan's Spur, making significant progress before being relieved by the 7th Battalion. The 7th Battalion, upon taking over, adopted an aggressive posture, and on June 11, they attacked Tiernan's Spur, successfully securing the feature this time. Soon after, a combination of reconnaissance and air bombardment set the stage for an assault on Wearne's Hill on June 16. However, they encountered strong opposition and were unable to seize its crest until June 20. In parallel operations, a company captured Sisivie without encountering resistance on June 12. Another company was dispatched to establish a forward base in the Wakunai Valley, successfully creating observation posts that overlooked Inus Point and the large Numa Numa Plantation by June 21. After conducting extensive bombardments against remaining Japanese positions, the Australians finally secured the remainder of Wearne's Hill on June 24. Starting June 26, the 7th Battalion began probing towards Centre Hill, which they ultimately found abandoned on July 6. Meanwhile, on July 3, Tokua was occupied as a base for future operations probing north toward Ibu and Buritsiotorara. Artillery and aircraft continued to harass North Hill, which was finally captured on July 13. Just five days later, Cameron's Hill was also successfully attacked and secured. The 7th Battalion then pressed forward along the main track towards Charlie Creek and McInnes Hill, achieving their objectives by August 8 as the remaining Japanese forces were forced to retire to Numa Numa. Looking north, the 55th/53rd Battalion took over from the exhausted 26th Battalion in early April, following the fall of the Soraken Peninsula. Upon assuming command, Lieutenant Colonel Stevenson immediately directed the 55th/53rd to cross the Nagam River and launch an attack towards Pora Pora, a key strategic location in the region. The battalion pressed on along the main coastal track, but on April 13, they faced an unsuccessful assault against the enemy positioned at McKinnon's Ridge. Meanwhile, a company from the battalion moved through an inland route, encountering no resistance as they advanced to a position just two miles from Pora Pora. Recognizing the resolute enemy defenses along the main track, the Australians initiated a program of heavy artillery bombardment, complemented by flanking maneuvers designed to outmaneuver the entrenched defenders. This relentless strategy began to pay off, eventually forcing the Japanese to retreat on April 21. During this critical period, the unopposed company on the inland track continued to push forward until it was only one mile from Pora Pora. In the following four days, the 55th/53rd Battalion fought its way into the Pora Pora bottleneck, engaging in fierce combat that successfully expelled the Japanese forces by April 30. With this victory, the Australians were able to continue their advance northward, making rapid gains against a retreating enemy. On May 4, they captured the Ratsua jetty, a vital logistics point that facilitated further operations. Two columns of the 55th/53rd commenced a swift march towards Ruri Bay, while a company from the 26th Battalion successfully seized Torokori Island on May 6. Three days later, as they finally approached Ruri Bay, the Australians successfully repelled an enemy ambush. However, Brigadier Stevenson's orders were now to halt their advance at the Ratsua-Ruri Bay line and focus on active patrolling extending northward to Tarbut and Tarlena. Despite this directive, the situation became increasingly precarious. The Japanese, bolstered by four small provisional battalions of naval troops under Captain Kato Ekichi, grew aggressive beyond the established line. Daily patrol clashes erupted, with Australian positions and supply lines subjected to constant ambushes. Recognizing the need for reinforcements, the weary 55th/53rd Battalion was relieved by the 26th Battalion on May 21. In response, the 26th immediately dispatched two companies to thrust forward in the area south and east of Buoi Plantation. However, these units quickly encountered strong counterattacks, while patrols faced heavy resistance around Siara and Chindawon. As Stevenson's forces found themselves facing a fortified opponent stronger than anticipated, permission was granted to send two companies from the 31st/51st Battalion to take over the western sector on June 3. Despite this reinforcements, the Australians continued to struggle to make meaningful progress northward. After the 26th Battalion had been in the line for three hard weeks its diarist wrote that the campaign had become one of "holding a superior number of enemy by the aggressive action of a tired depleted battalion-companies were no more than half strength and had been in forward areas continuously for four months". The battalion's fighting strength on 3rd June was only 23 officers and 353 other ranks. The constant patrolling, the artillery fire and the raids on jeep trains on tracks well to the rear were wearing down the men's spirits. In response to the persistent challenges, a strategic decision was made to outmaneuver the Japanese by landing a reinforced company of the 31st/51st Battalion at Porton Plantation, aiming to approach the enemy from the western flank. During the early hours of June 8, the assault force successfully landed unopposed and swiftly established a perimetric defense reaching 150 yards inland. However, the surprised defenders quickly regrouped, unleashing a barrage of machine-gun fire that effectively thwarted the unloading of heavy weapons, reserve ammunition, and essential supplies. Although supporting artillery fire was effectively directed at the Japanese positions, the Australians soon found themselves pinned down as Captain Kato reinforced the defenses surrounding their perimeter. To complicate matters further, a convoy of Australian supplies and reinforcements attempting to reach the newly established perimeter was successfully repelled by the tenacious defenders during the night. The next morning, it was decided to withdraw the force late that evening. However, as the Australians prepared for their retreat, the Japanese launched a strong counterattack from three sides. The enemy attacked in relentless waves, and although they were met with devastating Australian fire, the pressure forced the company to pull back towards the beach. In the morning they launched what was evidently intended as a final blow, thrusting from three sides. Now estimated at over 400 they attacked in waves and were mowed down by the Australian fire. To confuse their enemy they shouted English phrases such as "Watch the right flank", "Throw it in the middle", "It's only me, Jack", and so on. The Australians pulled back towards the beach and at 1 p.m.  During the afternoon, three landing craft moved towards the beach under heavy enemy fire in an effort to embark the soldiers. Unfortunately, two of the crafts were overloaded and became stranded. One eventually drifted off with the tide during the evening; however, the other remained besieged by heavy fire throughout the night. On June 10, Australian forces continued their attempts to rescue the stranded men, launching efforts under the cover of a strong air attack. At dawn on June 10, there were 38 living men on board the besieged landing craft, commanded by Corporal Hall. Their meager arsenal included two Bren guns, five Owen submachine guns, and nine rifles. The remaining rations consisted of eight tins of fruit or vegetables, three or four tins of meat, and three tins of condensed milk. Corporal Hall devised a defensive plan to maximize their chances of survival. He removed the wooden shelves under the overlapping sides of the ALCA to create protective cover under the flaps for all the troops. The dismantled wireless set was discarded overboard to free up additional space. To assist with breathing during rising tides, each man was issued six-inch lengths of copper piping. A continuous watch was kept from the coxswain's enclosure to monitor Japanese movements and report any developments. The soldiers cleaned and oiled their weapons using lubricant sourced from the engines, ensuring that they were well-maintained and ready for use. A medical kit was placed in the capable hands of a member of the 19th Australian Field Ambulance, who diligently distributed morphine and dressings as needed. At 15:30 on June 10, a concerted effort to rescue the stranded survivors commenced. An intense and precise air attack targeted the enemy positions, but unfortunately, it failed to hit the pillbox from which most of the fire directed at the barge was originating. Bombers dropped inflated rubber rafts near the landing craft in an attempt to assist, but Japanese gunfire prevented any men from reaching these lifelines. Under the cover of an artillery smoke screen, a landing craft attempted to reach the shore. However, enemy fire wounded several crew members, including the coxswain, damaging the steering gear and causing the craft to circle out of control. Amidst this chaos, Corporal Hall attempted to silence the pillbox with a Bren gun, but his efforts were in vain. In a desperate bid to assist the aircraft in locating the target, he splashed bullets towards the pillbox, yet the attempt proved futile as the damaged landing craft was forced to withdraw. They successfully repelled several Japanese parties attempting to swim out to the immobilized craft during the night. Finally, in the early hours of June 11, the besieged Australians were rescued by three assault boats, managing to pull them from the critical situation. In this endeavor, the Australian forces suffered significant losses, with 23 men reported killed or missing and 106 wounded. Among these casualties, five killed and seven wounded belonged to the 42nd Landing Craft Company. Estimates suggest that the Japanese forces faced losses of approximately 147 confirmed dead, with an additional 50 likely killed. The infantry units suffered specifically dire consequences, with two officers killed and three wounded, these included both company commanders, leaving only Lieutenants Patterson and Reiter, two young veterans from the 6th Division, as the sole surviving leaders from six platoon commanders. Additionally, 14 other ranks were reported killed or missing, while 57 were wounded. Of those wounded, five were sent to the field ambulance suffering from exposure, and nine sustained cuts and bruises. The repulse of the Australian attempt to land near Porton on June 8, 9, and 10 significantly boosted Japanese morale. Observers reported that the landing occurred on a rough strip of beach, making it difficult for the enemy to negotiate the surrounding reefs. The high ground in the vicinity provided an excellent vantage point for the Japanese, allowing for optimal placement of automatic weapons. In response to the Australian advance, Captain Kato swiftly dispatched 150 troops from Chabai to reinforce the approximately 100 men already engaged in combat. These reinforcements succeeded in thwarting any further enemy landings, ultimately pushing the Australians back to the beach, from where their remaining forces were evacuated in haste. Kato estimated that around 250 Australians had landed, resulting in the loss of 60 killed and 100 wounded, alongside 26 Japanese fatalities. If the Japanese report regarding their own losses is accurate, it suggests that both sides engaged in this grim action sustained approximately equal losses. Moreover, during this battle, the reinforced 26th Battalion failed to exploit this diversionary attack, missing the opportunity to push against the stubborn resistance of Captain Kato's isolated posts. On June 20, Brigadier Potts' 23rd Brigade began taking over the northern sector, with orders to contain the Japanese forces in the Bonis Peninsula and patrol towards Buka Passage. This relief operation was completed by the end of the month. However, the 8th and 27th Battalions continued to face harassment from Kato's deep patrols throughout July. Ultimately, the overextended 27th Battalion on the right flank was withdrawn on July 22 to allow the 8th Battalion to successfully attack and capture Commo Ridge the following day. On July 24, the 8th Battalion launched an unsuccessful attack on Part Ridge. However, this heavy assault shook the defenders, paving the way for the Australians to capture the ridge against light opposition on August 5. This marked the last major action of the Bougainville Campaign. In total, Savige's 2nd Corps endured losses of 516 Australians killed and 1,572 wounded. It is estimated that approximately 8,500 Japanese soldiers were killed by Australian forces and their native allies, while an additional 9,800 succumbed to illness during the Australian period on Bougainville. By the end of the campaign, only 23,571 men remained out of about 65,000 who had been on the island when the Americans launched their attack in November 1943. Now, attention turned westward to Balikpapan, where General Milford's 7th Australian Division successfully landed on July 1. They secured an important perimeter extending through Santosa Hill, Parramatta, Mount Malang, and Stalkudo. The battle resumed the following day, with the 2/14th Battalion advancing along the Vasey Highway to seize the Sepinggang airstrip unopposed. Meanwhile, the 2/3rd Commando Squadron took over the area northeast of Stalkudo, though they made little progress toward the Lady Schofield feature due to heavy enemy fire. The 2/27th Battalion strengthened and extended its hold on the high ground northwest of Stalkudo. The 2/16th Battalion pressed northward, successfully capturing Resort, Owen, and Oxley without sustaining any losses. The 2/12th Battalion took Potts and consolidated its position on Portee. The 2/10th Battalion conducted mopping-up operations in the secured areas, patrolling vigorously forward, and also seized Mount Sepuluh. Lastly, the 2/9th Battalion, supported by a troop of tanks, cleared Kandasan town along the coast as far as Signal Hill. By the end of the day, Brigadier Eather's 25th Brigade had landed to take over the central portions of the front, tasked with pushing inland astride the Milford Highway. On July 3, one company of the 2/10th Battalion advanced through the port, while another cleared the Tank Plateau, and a third focused on the lower ground between the plateau and Parramatta. Concurrently, the 2/9th Battalion, supported by its troop of tanks, successfully took the Santosa barracks, which they had bypassed the previous day. The division now held a bridgehead approximately five miles wide and one mile deep, successfully securing one of the two airstrips. On July 3, light aircraft began operating from this newly established base. However, unloading heavy equipment and stores proved to be a challenging task, causing considerable anxiety among the troops. A swell made it difficult to transfer loads to Landing Craft Tank (LCTs) and small craft, while it was impossible to run the Landing Ship Tank (LSTs) directly onto the beach. By 06:00 on July 3, progress was evident, with 985 vehicles and 1,932 tons of various equipment and stores successfully landed, alongside 16,950 men ashore. Later that morning, an LST began unloading at a pontoon jetty constructed on Green Beach by an American naval construction battalion. The captured port was a scene of devastation, characterized by wrecked workshops and warehouses, leaving little more than twisted, rusty steel and piles of rubble where houses once stood. The seven wharves designed for ocean-going vessels had all been burned, rendering them unusable. Among the debris, one dump of scrap iron collected by the Japanese from the ruins measured 520 yards long, with another scrap pile opposite it stretching about 150 yards. As unloading operations continued on the main beaches, the 2/14th Battalion began moving towards the Manggar airstrip but found themselves halted at Batakan Kechil. The 2/27th Battalion took over the defense of the Sepinggang strip, and the 2/3rd Commando Squadron discovered the Lady Schofield feature abandoned, allowing their patrols to press on more than a mile across the high ground overlooking the Sepinggang River. Meanwhile, the 2/33rd Battalion encountered heavy opposition in the hills above Chilton Road but managed to capture Opus, Operator, and Oxygen, as well as a height to the northeast named Orange. The 2/31st Battalion advanced along Milford Highway, facing increasing opposition, but they rapidly secured the junction with Chilton Road. However, they were unable to capture the strong enemy defenses at Nobody and Nurse. The 2/12th Battalion began a march towards Pandansari but had to assault Nail to eliminate the threat of enemy harassing fire. The following day, while the 2/33rd Battalion occupied Letter and Lewis, the 2/31st found Nobody and Nurse abandoned, allowing them to easily secure these features. One company also took control of Nail and began probing towards Lodge. At the same time, the 2/14th Battalion resumed its advance towards Manggar. They successfully crossed the river and pushed 1,300 yards across the airstrip without facing any opposition. However, after midday, heavy Japanese fire unexpectedly swept across the airfield, resulting in the deaths of several officers at the control tower. Despite this setback, and aided by the fire from destroyer Eaton, the Australians pressed on and ultimately secured Manggar and its airfield. By the end of the day, General Milford had successfully pushed the enemy out of Balikpapan and further secured the Sepinggang and Manggar strips. However, it became clear that Admiral Kamada was attempting to withdraw the remnants of his force to the Batuchampar area, aiming to delay any advance along the Milford Highway for as long as possible. The 454th Independent Battalion continued to hold the commanding terrain north of Manggar, and on July 5, its defenses came under intense naval, air, and artillery bombardment, which initially failed to silence the Japanese guns. Meanwhile, Brigadier Eather pressed his advance north in the center. The 2/25th Battalion took control of the positions at Nurse and Nail, while the 2/33rd pressed on against dwindling opposition to capture Mackay, Marshall, Mutual, and Margin. The 2/31st Battalion moved forward to seize Letter and Lewis, followed by the capture of Laverton and Liverpool. Recognizing the necessity of securing the western side of Balikpapan Bay to facilitate port operations, Milford ordered Brigadier Chilton's 18th Brigade to land the reinforced 2/9th Battalion at Penadjam. Following a naval and artillery bombardment, the landing was executed unopposed during the afternoon of July 5, with patrols of the 2/9th immediately probing north and south to secure the perimeter. The following day, a patrol moved south toward Nanang village and onward to the Sesumpu River, while other units explored the area towards the Riko River and Separi. On July 6, the 2/33rd Battalion successfully attacked and captured Metal and Muffle, but they were ultimately repelled from Judge. Meanwhile, the 2/25th pressed onward, taking control of Liverpool and occupying Huon. Looking southeast, the 2/14th Battalion began to probe enemy positions on this day. A strong patrol successfully captured Waites' Knoll but had to repel a series of strong counterattacks during the night, while another patrol was forced back along Vasey Highway. Over the next few days, the Australians continued to engage, probing and bombarding the commanding enemy positions. Ultimately, the 2/14th launched an attack and captured the Frost and Brown features on July 9, effectively eliminating the enemy threat in that area. Meanwhile, the 2/16th Battalion and the 2/5th Commando Squadron attacked an enemy concentration at Gate on July 6 and secured the position two days later, further solidifying their hold on Grand by July 9. To the northwest, on July 7, the 2/25th Battalion moved to Cult and then attempted an assault on Jam but was repelled by fierce defenders. The following day, while Jam underwent probing and bombardment, the 2/33rd Battalion discovered Justice abandoned after heavy shelling and pressed on toward Joint and Judge. Concurrently, Brigadier Eather had dispatched the 2/6th Commando Squadron into the hills overlooking the Sumber River. They successfully occupied Job on July 8 and seized Freight the following day. By July 9, after a concentrated artillery barrage, Jam, Joint, and Judge finally fell as the 25th Brigade secured the first stretch of the Milford Highway to Batuchampar. The 2/31st Battalion then advanced to a road bend due north of Junior, where they encountered an ambush by Japanese raiders. Meanwhile, a company of the 2/9th Battalion landed unopposed at Djinabora on the afternoon of July 8, and on the following day, a patrol base was established at Teloktebang. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. General Hammer launched a fierce campaign across Bougainville, battling entrenched Japanese troops, they secured the strategic Soraken Peninsula and advanced toward the vital Hongorai River. By July, they had reached the Hari River, significantly weakening Japanese defenses. However, relentless rain hindered further operations.

Historia de Aragón
Abre el nuevo hospital de Alcañiz

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 7:26


Entran los primeros pacientes en el hospital de Alcañiz. El centro dará servicio a las 73.000 personas que abarca el sector sanitario de esta zona del Bajo Aragón. Dentro del centro sanitario se encuentra, de momento, el servicio de rehabilitación, gimnasio, prevención de riesgos o administración. Después del verano se empezará a trasladar todo el grueso del resto de especialidades. Lo ha explicado en Aragón Radio Pedro Eced, gerente del sector sanitario de Alcañiz.

MOTOCICLISMO Hospitality
“Márquez es un héroe de leyenda en Aragón”

MOTOCICLISMO Hospitality

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 40:48


Victoria por aplastamiento de Marc Márquez en un Gran Premio de Aragón donde ha dominado cada una de las sesiones de entrenamientos, ha hecho la pole, la vuelta rápida y los triunfos al sprint y en la carrera del domingo. Analizamos lo ocurrido en este domingo desde Alcañiz, con Mela Chércoles y Borja González.

De puertas al campo
Agroseguro ha recibido, hasta el momento, partes de siniestro que alcanzarían las 55.000 hectáreas por los daños causados tras las tormentas caídas en los meses de mayo y junio en Aragón

De puertas al campo

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 88:14


COAG exige en Bruselas que la aplicación de la sentencia sobre Marruecos no perjudique a los agricultores españoles. España se ha unido a otros 19 países de la Unión Europea para pedir a la Comisión Europea, a través de una carta, una Política Agrícola Común (PAC) "bien dotada y con personalidad jurídica e institucional propia". La producción cunícola alcanzó casi 34.000 toneladas en 2024 y supera las 6.600 toneladas exportadas. La propuesta de simplificación de la PAC, presentada por la Comisión Europea el 14 de mayo, el nuevo aplazamiento de los controles fitosanitarios a la importación hortofrutícola en Reino Unido y el proyecto de ley sobre la reducción de la jornada laboral fueron tres de los principales temas que abordó la Comisión de Gobierno de FEPEX. Reino Unido retrasa hasta enero de 2027 la entrada en vigor de los controles fitosanitarios a la importación hortofrutícola. El 92 por ciento de los usuarios de la Comunidad de Herederos de Regantes de Alcañiz está a favor de la modernización de los regadíos hacia un sistema a presión que estaría ejecutado en el plazo de cinco años. Aunque todavía no hay datos exactos, las primeras estimaciones facilitadas desde UAGA apuntan a daños que pueden oscilar entre el 30% y el 90% de la producción de cebada, triticale y trigo blando en estas localidades y, en un momento, en el que el cereal se encuentra en fase de desarrollo pastoso del grano o en fase de maduración. En cuanto a los daños causados por las tormentas de mayo y junio en Agroseguro ya se han recibido partes de siniestro en 55.000 hectáreas. La localidad zaragozana de Ricla celebra este fin de semana la octava edición de su Feria de la Cereza y el Ajo Tierno, dos de sus productos más importantes. La Asociación de Productores de Leche y Queso de Teruel quiere conseguir la Indicación Geográfica Protegida (IGP) Quesos de Teruel

Historia de Aragón
T06xP40 | La Batalla de Alcañiz

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 55:29


El 21 de febrero de 1809 capitulaba Zaragoza tras sufrir dos terribles y destructivos asedios. Sin embargo, la guerra contra el francés distaba mucho de haber terminado en Aragón, pues las tropas de Napoleón seguían necesitando controlar todo el territorio, mientras el ejército español y las milicias se organizaban para tratar de recuperar el control del mismo. Así, los movimientos de ambos bandos derivaron en que el 23 de mayo de 1809 se desarrollara una de las batallas más importantes libradas en Aragón durante la Guerra de la Independencia, y en la que participaron más de 20.000 hombres. ¿Cómo fue la Batalla de Alcañiz?

Historia de Aragón
Repercusión del Gran Premio de Aragón de Motorland

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 19:35


El Circuito de Motorland acoge el Gran Premio de Aragón y el programa se desplaza a Alcañiz para conocer la repercusión millonaria que deja en la comunidad, con Manuel Blasco, consejero de Medio Ambiente y Turismo DGA, y cómo se llena la hostelería y hotelería de Alcañiz y las comarcas colindantes con Belén Adán, concejal de Turismo de Alcañiz.

Historia de Aragón
La Cadiera de 11h a 12h - 06/06/2025

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 54:23


Buscamos un castillo aragonés con la ayuda de los oyentes. En el Gran Premio Moto GP en Alcañiz conversamos con algunos de sus protagonistas: Judith Florensa, Raúl Jara y Jorge San Martín. Además, repasamos la agenda cultural del fin de semana con las IV Jornadas Geológicas de las Güixas en Villanúa, las Nonas de Junio de Velilla de Ebro y el Encuentro del Mío Cid en El Poyo.

Historia de Aragón
Repercusión para la hostelería y el comercio de Alcañiz del GP Aragón

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 10:17


Conexión en directo con la presidenta de la Asociación de Comerciantes de Alcañiz, Olga San Nicolás, que cuenta la repercusión que tiene en el comercio el GP Aragón, y, ¿por qué no?, su pasión motera.

Historia de Aragón
Arranca el Gran Premio Go Pro de Aragón

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 12:50


Más de 107.000 personas asistirán al Gran Premio en Motorland y dejarán este fin de semana un impacto de entre 10 y 12 millones de euros. La ocupación hotelera llega hasta Zaragoza, Morella o Castellón. Para el disfrute del público, en el circuito también se ha ampliado la oferta lúdica, por ejemplo, con una noria de 26 metros y una fiesta de música y comida en las calles del centro de Alcañiz. 

SER Deportivos
SER Deportivos | La Selección, a por la Final Four (05/06/2025)

SER Deportivos

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 55:46


La Selección española buscará este jueves la final de la Nations League. Los de Luis de la Fuente se enfrentan a Francia en Sttugart con el Balón de Oro en el horizonte: Lamine Yamal, Mbappé y  Dembelé, protagonistas de un choque en el que los españoles buscarán estar el domingo en la final ante Portugal. Además, la actualidad del día y el mercado de fichajes de la Liga, que empieza a moverse. El argentino Mastantuono, objetivo del Real Madrid. Hablamos con Fiamma Benítez, jugadora del Atlético de Madrid, escuchamos a Marc Márquez en Alcañiz y, como cada jueves, José Manuel Calderón se pasa por el programa.

Area Hermetica Misteris
306-Angeles y Demonios con Epifanio Alcañiz-Área Hermética.

Area Hermetica Misteris

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 73:53


Angeles y Demonios. En este episodio contamos con Epifanio Alcañiz como Psíquico que nos contará sus experiencias y investigaciones con estos seres através de sus guias. Es una exposición personal y al mismo tiempo muy interesante. ¿Quienes son estas entidades?, ¿Son portadoras de luz?, ¿Las hay negativas y oscuras?. En este programa podrás encontrar información. www.latortugaavui.com Redes: Instagram: area-hermetica-radio. Facebook grupo Secrets del Pirineu Telegram: [https://t.me/.../FSW-COI...//t.me/joinchat/FSW-COI-ZiUtQ0Aj) Ràdio Caldes 107.8 fm, Radio Granollers 107.6 fm y a la carta. areahermeticaradio@gmail.

La Tarde
18:00H | 20 MAY 2025 | La Tarde

La Tarde

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 0:59


Pilar García Muñiz habla en 'Ciencia' con Jorge Alcalde del primer trasplante de vejiga del mundo y de las cajas refugio de murciélagos para luchar contra el mosquito tigre. También se desplaza hasta el instituto IES Aliste de Alcañices, Zamora, donde realizan un 'Erasmus rural'.

Onda Aragonesa
Las Mañanas de Onda Aragonesa, con Asún Monfort de Asociación las Cañas (19/05/2025)

Onda Aragonesa

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 12:20


Llamamos a Asun Monfort, secretaria de la Asociación las Cañas (por la diversidad funcional de Alcañiz, para hablarnos de un ilusionante y prometedor proyecto de vida independiente para los usuarios de la asociación. La actividad consistirá en que grupos de tres usuarios de la Asociación, pasarán fines de semana en un piso con una persona responsable de la coordinación, de tal manera que desde que entren hasta que salgan del piso, realicen tareas propias del hogar y de la vida diaria.

De puertas al campo
Esta madrugada se producía un ataque a un rebaño de ganado ovino en el término municipal de Alcañiz

De puertas al campo

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 25:41


El ataque ha dejado, hasta al momento, un total de 20 animales muertos, que ya han sido enviadas al Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre de La Alfranca para su análisis, y otra veintena de ovejas heridas. Su propietario, Juan Carlos Brun, junto a otros ganaderos de la zona y responsables de SARGA y del Departamento de Medio Ambiente continuaban valorando el número de animales atacados.  Ya se conocen los ganadores del XIII concurso internacional Garnachas del Mundo celebrado en Cariñena y en el que participaron vinos de tres continentes. La cooperativa Santa Leticia de Ayerbe inauguraba ayer sus nuevas instalaciones que darán servicio a más de 300 socios de 14 municipios. La Subdelegación del Gobierno en Huesca, a través de una resolución de la Dirección General de Tráfico, va a posibilitar que los tractores y otros vehículos especiales agrícolas puedan circular provisionalmente por la A-23, entre los enlaces de los kilómetros 375 y 395, mientras duren las obras de la carretera autonómica A-132.

De puertas al campo
Convenio de colaboración del Departamento de Agricultura con la Red Extensiva de Cultivos Extensivos y leguminosas (Red ARAX)

De puertas al campo

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 25:39


El anuncio ha tenido lugar durante la inauguración de Cultiva 2025, en Alcañiz, el mayor evento nacional en agricultura extensiva.

Historia de Aragón
Los agricultores y ganaderos aragoneses podrán presentar la solicitud única de las ayudas de la Política Agraria Común hasta el 31 de mayo sin penalización

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 25:59


El ministerio suprime la penalización prevista en la normativa, que se aplicaría a las solicitudes presentadas entre el 15 y el 31 de mayo. El 19 de mayo será el último día para entrar en el control preliminar.La finca experimental de regadío de Cooperativa “Nuestra Señora de los Pueyos” de Alcañiz acogerá este jueves el principal evento nacional al aire libre de agricultura extensiva.La Comisión de Agricultura aprobó por unanimidad una proposición no de ley del PAR dirigida a instar al Gobierno de Aragón a “crear una línea de ayudas para los fruticultores afectados por el fuego bacteriano, para realizar la correspondiente reconversión varietal destinada a los fruticultores.Este próximo jueves, día 8 de mayo, comenzarán las jornadas técnicas organizadas por la Red Aragonesa de Desarrollo Rural en la localidad de Biescas.

Historia de Aragón
Un mes para el Gran Premio Aragón de MotoGP.

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 18:52


Manuel Blasco, consejero de Medioambiente y Turismo del Gobierno de Aragón, explica el atractivo del Gran Premio Aragón de MotoGP, tanto a nivel regional como en la comarca del Bajo Aragón. También intervienen José Miguel Celma, presidente de la Comarca Bajo Aragón y Miguel Ángel Estevan, alcalde de Alcañiz para contar cómo van las reservas y que implica este campeonato.

De puertas al campo
Los agricultores y ganaderos aragoneses podrán presentar la solicitud única de las ayudas de la Política Agraria Común hasta el 31 de mayo sin penalización

De puertas al campo

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 25:59


El ministerio suprime la penalización prevista en la normativa, que se aplicaría a las solicitudes presentadas entre el 15 y el 31 de mayo. El 19 de mayo será el último día para entrar en el control preliminar. La finca experimental de regadío de Cooperativa “Nuestra Señora de los Pueyos” de Alcañiz acogerá este jueves el principal evento nacional al aire libre de agricultura extensiva. La Comisión de Agricultura aprobó por unanimidad una proposición no de ley del PAR dirigida a instar al Gobierno de Aragón a “crear una línea de ayudas para los fruticultores afectados por el fuego bacteriano, para realizar la correspondiente reconversión varietal destinada a los fruticultores. Este próximo jueves, día 8 de mayo, comenzarán las jornadas técnicas organizadas por la Red Aragonesa de Desarrollo Rural en la localidad de Biescas.

Mercado Abierto
Entrevista First Movers con Onyze

Mercado Abierto

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 13:09


El mercado de los activos digitales y la tokenización están en plena ebullición. El marco regulatorio avanza rápidamente en Europa, MiCA incluido. Hablamos de ello con Álvaro Alcañiz, Director de Operaciones y Cofundador de Onyze.

Mercado Abierto
Entrevista First Movers con Onyze

Mercado Abierto

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 13:09


El mercado de los activos digitales y la tokenización están en plena ebullición. El marco regulatorio avanza rápidamente en Europa, MiCA incluido. Hablamos de ello con Álvaro Alcañiz, Director de Operaciones y Cofundador de Onyze.

Historia de Aragón
La Cadiera de 11h a 12h - 23/04/2025

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 54:19


Tomamos el pulso al ambiente del Día del Libro en Zaragoza y conocemos los detalles del Vencimiento del Dragón en Alcañiz. Charlamos con los escritores Ana Alcolea y Víctor Juan y escuchamos la música en directo de Almagato.

Home Designs for Life:  Remodeling ideas to increase safety, function, and accessibility in the home.
Navigating the World of Geriatric Care Management

Home Designs for Life: Remodeling ideas to increase safety, function, and accessibility in the home.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 44:07 Transcription Available


Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.In this conversation, Janet Engel speaks with geriatric care managers Amy McWilliams and Lauren Magana about the vital role of geriatric care management in supporting seniors and their families. They discuss the unique challenges faced by seniors, the importance of navigating complex healthcare systems, and the various resources available for aging in place. The conversation also touches on family dynamics, crisis management, and the financial aspects of elder care, emphasizing the need for informed decision-making and advocacy. In this conversation, Amy McWilliams and Lauren Magana discuss the importance of long-term care policies, the role of geriatric care managers, and the significance of home modifications for fall prevention. They highlight the benefits of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) and the need for more professionals in geriatric care management as the population ages. The discussion emphasizes the complexity of care management and the value of having knowledgeable professionals to assist families in navigating these challenges.TakeawaysGeriatric care management is essential for supporting seniors and families.Many families seek help only when in crisis, not for planning.Understanding healthcare systems is crucial for effective care management.Crisis management can help seniors return to independent living.Financial resources like long-term care insurance are often underutilized.Aging in place means different things to different individuals.Family dynamics can complicate care decisions for seniors.Geriatric care managers help families navigate emotional challenges.Education on healthcare options is vital for families.Cost management in elder care requires exploring all available resources. Long-term care policies can help prevent the need for nursing homes.Home modifications are essential for maintaining independence.Geriatric care managers play a crucial role in elder care.The Aging Life Care Association supports care managers with resources.Home safety assessments can prevent falls in seniors.Understanding the fine print of care policies is vital.Collaboration among care managers enhances client support.There is a growing need for geriatric care professionals.Quality of life is important at every age.Building trust with clients is essential in care management.Sound Bites"Geriatric care management is a unique niche.""I know enough to be dangerous.""We try to vet our resources very well.""We're willing to work within a budget.""These policies provide help in the home.""You have to read the fine print.""Home safety is crucial for fall prevention.""ALCA is thSupport the showwebsite: https://homedesignsforlife.com/Email: homedesignsforlife@gmail.com

Historia de Aragón
Recomendaciones ante el inicio de la campaña del IRPF y para la devolución del Impuesto Especial de Hidrocarburos por el gasóleo agrícola consumido en 2024

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 88:41


Los comerciantes de cereales y soja -materias primas deficitarias en España- temen que la guerra arancelaria promovida por Estados Unidos desencadene la inflación y una "tormenta perfecta" en el mercado europeo, con un alza de costes para la producción alimentaria y ganadera.De momento, los precios de cereales han bajado entre un 1 % y un 2 % en la jornada de este viernes en plazas de referencia como la Bolsa de Chicago y en los índices del operador europeo de mercados bursátiles Euronext de París.La soja cotiza en Chicago a la baja en los mismos niveles, en el caso de la harina, pero en grano ha registrado descensos de hasta el 23 %. No obstante, en el comercio de materias primas agrícola se vio también el impacto global en los mercados de la jornada del jueves, tras el anuncio de los aranceles por parte del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. Para España es crucial la importación de maíz, pero aunque Estados Unidos es líder en su producción, los compradores españoles tienen como proveedores habituales a Brasil o a Ucrania.Las organizaciones ecologistas Greenpeace, Amigas de la Tierra, Ecologistas en Acción, WWF España y SEO/Birdlife hemos remitido al Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación sus propuestas para la futura Ley de Agricultura Familiar cuyo plazo de alegaciones concluía el pasado viernes.La Comisión Europea espera poder alcanzar "antes del verano" un acuerdo con el Parlamento Europeo y los Estados miembros para garantizar objetivos climáticos "ambiciosos" en 2040, pero el Ejecutivo se abre a suavizar el recorte del 90% de emisiones de CO2 respecto a 1990, que Bruselas defendió hace un año.El proyecto europeo TESTACOS+, coordinado por la Universidad de Zaragoza, ha cumplido su primer año de trabajo para el desarrollo de soluciones innovadoras que mejoren la seguridad alimentaria de los quesos madurados en España y Francia, un periodo en el que se han analizado más de 200 muestras de quesos producidos en País Vasco, Navarra, La Rioja, Aragón, Cataluña y Arriege (Francia).FADEMUR inicia en Alcañiz un taller del programa de impulso del emprendimiento rural femenino. El taller se enmarca en el programa "Servicios de proximidad y nuevos huecos de empleo y emprendimiento: un itinerario de inserción para el medio rural" que arrancó a principios de año. ‘Lo que queda de ti', la ópera prima de Gala Gracia, cerrará hoy Espiello, con la presencia de la directora y el actor de reparto y vecino de Sobrarbe Ignacio Olivar.

De puertas al campo
Recomendaciones ante el inicio de la campaña del IRPF y para la devolución del Impuesto Especial de Hidrocarburos por el gasóleo agrícola consumido en 2024

De puertas al campo

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 88:41


Los comerciantes de cereales y soja -materias primas deficitarias en España- temen que la guerra arancelaria promovida por Estados Unidos desencadene la inflación y una "tormenta perfecta" en el mercado europeo, con un alza de costes para la producción alimentaria y ganadera. De momento, los precios de cereales han bajado entre un 1 % y un 2 % en la jornada de este viernes en plazas de referencia como la Bolsa de Chicago y en los índices del operador europeo de mercados bursátiles Euronext de París. La soja cotiza en Chicago a la baja en los mismos niveles, en el caso de la harina, pero en grano ha registrado descensos de hasta el 23 %. No obstante, en el comercio de materias primas agrícola se vio también el impacto global en los mercados de la jornada del jueves, tras el anuncio de los aranceles por parte del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. Para España es crucial la importación de maíz, pero aunque Estados Unidos es líder en su producción, los compradores españoles tienen como proveedores habituales a Brasil o a Ucrania. Las organizaciones ecologistas Greenpeace, Amigas de la Tierra, Ecologistas en Acción, WWF España y SEO/Birdlife hemos remitido al Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación sus propuestas para la futura Ley de Agricultura Familiar cuyo plazo de alegaciones concluía el pasado viernes. La Comisión Europea espera poder alcanzar "antes del verano" un acuerdo con el Parlamento Europeo y los Estados miembros para garantizar objetivos climáticos "ambiciosos" en 2040, pero el Ejecutivo se abre a suavizar el recorte del 90% de emisiones de CO2 respecto a 1990, que Bruselas defendió hace un año. El proyecto europeo TESTACOS+, coordinado por la Universidad de Zaragoza, ha cumplido su primer año de trabajo para el desarrollo de soluciones innovadoras que mejoren la seguridad alimentaria de los quesos madurados en España y Francia, un periodo en el que se han analizado más de 200 muestras de quesos producidos en País Vasco, Navarra, La Rioja, Aragón, Cataluña y Arriege (Francia). FADEMUR inicia en Alcañiz un taller del programa de impulso del emprendimiento rural femenino. El taller se enmarca en el programa "Servicios de proximidad y nuevos huecos de empleo y emprendimiento: un itinerario de inserción para el medio rural" que arrancó a principios de año.  ‘Lo que queda de ti', la ópera prima de Gala Gracia, cerrará hoy Espiello, con la presencia de la directora y el actor de reparto y vecino de Sobrarbe Ignacio Olivar.

Historia de Aragón
El Congreso de los Diputados aprueba sacar al lobo del LESPRE

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 25:58


El pleno del Congreso ha aprobado este jueves desproteger al lobo a través de una enmienda al proyecto de ley de prevención de las pérdidas y el desperdicio alimentario. Se trata de una enmienda, que fue incorporada al texto de esa norma -aprobada hoy- en el trámite previo en el Senado para sacar al lobo del Listado de Especies Silvestres en Régimen de Protección Especial (Lespre)La comunidad de Herederos de Regantes de Alcañiz ha comenzado a dar los primeros pasos para la modernización de sus infraestructuras de riego.

Última Hora Caracol
El Ministerio del Interior denunció que comunidades de El Plateado, Cauca agredieron de nuevo a las Fuerzas Militares violando acuerdos alca

Última Hora Caracol

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 4:11


A vivir que son dos días
Desayunando con... | Ignacio Urquizu "vivimos una etapa donde hay más vocación de poder que de política"

A vivir que son dos días

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 15:38


Ignacio Urquizu vive entre su pueblo, Alcañiz, y un piso en el barrio de Legazpi de Madrid. Hace poco que ha recuperado su vida como profesor de la Universidad Complutense, por eso nos recibe con la casa medio desnuda, con pocos muebles. El desayuno sobre la mesa es toda una reivindicación territorial: queso de Teruel, pan de Alcañiz  y un queso que huele a romero dels Ports, en la comarca de Matarraña. En enero renunció a su escaño como diputado en las Cortes de Aragón. Acaba así una etapa dentro del PSOE y de eso reflexionamos tomando un café. 

A vivir que son dos días
Desayunando con... | Ignacio Urquizu "vivimos una etapa donde hay más vocación de poder que de política"

A vivir que son dos días

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 15:38


Ignacio Urquizu vive entre su pueblo, Alcañiz, y un piso en el barrio de Legazpi de Madrid. Hace poco que ha recuperado su vida como profesor de la Universidad Complutense, por eso nos recibe con la casa medio desnuda, con pocos muebles. El desayuno sobre la mesa es toda una reivindicación territorial: queso de Teruel, pan de Alcañiz  y un queso que huele a romero dels Ports, en la comarca de Matarraña. En enero renunció a su escaño como diputado en las Cortes de Aragón. Acaba así una etapa dentro del PSOE y de eso reflexionamos tomando un café. 

Historia de Aragón
El Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación amplía el catálogo del plan anual de formación para técnicos del medio rural

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 25:54


Cariñena une sus vinos con el sabor único de la cebolla dulce en una iniciativa gastronómica llena de creatividad y tradición. Durante la I Jornada Gastronómica de la Cebolla Dulce que tendrá lugar los días 22 y 23 de febrero y 1 y 2 de marzo. El Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación amplía el catálogo del plan anual de formación para técnicos del medio rural. El programa ofrece 54 acciones formativas con el objetivo de Algunas de las prioridades son la generación y transferencia de conocimientos, la innovación e implantación de nuevas tecnologías. El plan integral para evitar ahogamientos de corzos y otra fauna silvestre en los canales de riego de Alcañiz, Calanda y Castelserás ya está terminado. La Unión de Agricultores y Ganaderos de Aragón, UAGA-COAG, insiste en reclamar al Departamento de Agricultura del Gobierno de Aragón que tenga en cuenta la opinión de los viticultores a la hora de tomar decisiones en los temas que les afectan directamente como productores.

Historia de Aragón
Alcañiz conmemora la Concordia de 1412 con una recreación histórica y diversas actividades

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 16:21


El 15 de febrero de 1412 representantes de Aragón y de Cataluña, acuerdan establecer un procedimiento destinado a elegir al sucesor de Martín I de Aragón a su muerte sin heredero. Aquel hecho es conocido como la Concordia de Alcañiz que se celebra en la ciudad alcañizana con una recreación histórica y un completo programa de actividades.

Historia de Aragón
Buenos días Aragón de 10h a 11h - 15/02/2025

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 54:21


Es el día internacional del cáncer infantil y hablamos de ello con el investigador Alberto Jiménez Schuhmacher y Aspanoa. También nos vamos a Alcañiz para hacernos eco de la celebración de la Concordia.

Historia de Aragón
La Cadiera de 12h a 13h - 23/01/2025

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 53:56


Escuchamos la música que acompaña en su día a día a la productora aragonesa Amelia Hernández y tomamos el vermú con los detalles del preestreno de ‘Tierra baja' de Miguel Santesmases en Alcañiz.

El Mañanero Radio
Miguel Alcántara dice toda la verdad - Manolo vs Alfonso - Nancy Medrano y Killadamente

El Mañanero Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 22:37


El Mañanero Radio
Antonio Manguera pone nerviosa a Erika (Miguel Alcántara)

El Mañanero Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 10:36


Radio Valencia
Entrevista a Mariano Alcañiz, catedrático de ingeniería biomédica de la UPV en La Ventana Comunitat Valenciana (27/12/2024)

Radio Valencia

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 7:49


Historia de Aragón
Analizamos el informe que la Comisión Europea presentaba esta semana sobre las perspectivas de la agricultura y la ganadería en la Unión Europea.

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 88:57


En el último Consejo de Ministros de Agricultura europeo del año, celebrado el 9 y 10 de diciembre, se debatieron los principios que deberían guiar la futura Política Agraria Común (PAC), la que se implementará a partir de 2027. Desde la Coalición Por Otra PAC se valora positivamente el consenso sobre la necesidad de dotarla de un presupuesto suficiente. Sin embargo, subraya que éste debe estar orientado a facilitar la transición hacia un modelo agroecológico, que asegure rentas dignas para las personas agricultoras que más lo necesiten.El último informe de la Comisión Europea sobre las perspectivas de la agricultura en la UE revela un sector agrario resistente que se adapta al triple reto del cambio climático, los problemas de sostenibilidad y la evolución de la demanda de los consumidores.La plataforma CAN Europe, de la que forman parte más de 1.700 organizaciones ecologistas europeas, se posicionó en contra el acuerdo alcanzado entre la Unión Europea y los países de Mercosur por la falta de transparencia en las negociaciones como por el impacto económico perjudicial que creen que tendrá.La Junta Directiva de la Red Española de Desarrollo Rural ha elegido a un nuevo vicepresidente primero, José Manuel Penella. El Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Agroalimentaria de Aragón (CITA) celebra la jornada final del proyecto Viabilidad de sistemas mixtos de pastoreo de ovino y cultivo de almendros en condiciones de secano en Teruel (OvAl-Te), el próximo 17 de diciembre en Torrecilla de Alcañiz (Teruel).

El Mañanero Radio
Amelia alcántara se deja del gallero - Yailin dice que Anuel es el amor de su vida - El Bochinche

El Mañanero Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 18:10


Handelsvertreter Heroes - Heldengeschichten aus dem B2B-Vertrieb
Über die Emotion zum Erfolg mit Meltem Alca

Handelsvertreter Heroes - Heldengeschichten aus dem B2B-Vertrieb

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 50:11


EXPERTENTALK I In dieser Folge von HVH Education spricht André Keeve mit Meltem Alca, Gründerin der ASKMI GmbH über die Bedeutung von Emotionen und Empathie im Vertrieb. Meltem gibt Einblicke in ihre außergewöhnliche Reise von der Mode- und Medizintechnik-Branche hin zur Gründung ihres eigenen digitalen Showrooms für den Vertrieb. Sie zeigt, wie eine wertschätzende Kundenbeziehung durch emotionale Intelligenz zum entscheidenden Erfolgsfaktor werden kann.

Historia de Aragón
La Cadiera de 11h a 12h - 08/11/2024

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 54:26


Buscamos un castillo aragonés con la ayuda de los oyentes. Nos asomamos a las XI Jornadas de Castellología Aragonesa de Calatorao y conocemos cómo marchan las obras para eliminar humedades en el castillo de Alcañiz. Además, hablamos con Patxi García, director en Aragón de la Asociación Española contra el Cáncer del Congreso Aragonés de Personas con Cáncer y Familia que arranca hoy en Zaragoza.

El Mañanero Radio
Tamara revela que Ali David critíca a sus compañeros - Amelia Alcántara

El Mañanero Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 23:58


Historia de Aragón
Buenos días Aragón de 10h a 11h - 21/09/2024

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 54:30


Charlamos con Rosa María Calaf, referente del periodismo y profesional premiada en Alcañiz. Además, es el día mundial del Alzheimer y por ello damos importancia en los cuidados en territorio, como el centro de Barbastro o la Fundación Neurópolis.

El Mañanero Radio
Amelia Alcántara coge la presión - Alexandra MVP con foto de Mozart - El Bochinche

El Mañanero Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 17:56


El Mañanero Radio
Correa NO consume a Carlos Duran - Zumaya revela lo que pasó con Amelia Alcántara - El Bochinche

El Mañanero Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 27:43


Historia de Aragón
El reto del periodismo gastronómico en la era ‘tiktoker'

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 8:42


La VI edición del Curso de Periodismo Especializado de Alcañiz se celebra el 19 y 20 de septiembre en la ciudad turolense con el título “Viajar para contarlo. Miradas que guían y alimentan” Con Mònica Escudero, coordinadora de El Comidista (El País) charlamos sobre el reto del periodismo gastronómico en la era tiktoker.

Historia de Aragón
Buenos días Aragón de 10h a 11h - 15/09/2024

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 54:44


El reto del periodismo gastronómico en la era ‘tiktoker', motivo de reflexión en Alcañiz. También hablamos de la publicidad engañosa en cosmética.

Historia de Aragón
La Cadiera de 12h a 13h - 11/09/2024

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 54:42


Una hispanista egipcia analiza en su trabajo de fin de grado una novela de Javier Sierra. La cineasta zaragozana Marina Badía celebra su doble selección en el Festival de Sitges y charlamos con Beatriz Raluy, impulsora de una campaña para que la ESO incorpore una asignatura de educación financiera. Además, saludamos a Miguel Morales de Los Brincos en su camino a Alcañiz para tocar esta noche.

Historia de Aragón
Una charla con Miguel Morales, de Los Brincos

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 16:06


Fueron la banda sonora de la España de los sesenta y sus canciones no han dejado de sonar dentro y fuera del escenario. Los Brincos llegan a Alcañiz esta tarde pero antes pasan por los micrófonos de La Cadiera para reflexionar sobre sus 60 años de trayectoria y el impacto que causaron en la música pop española.

El Mañanero Radio
Cristian Pinales y Junior Alcántara Reyes ganadores de una medalla de bronce

El Mañanero Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 20:15


El Mañanero Radio
Cristian Pinales y Junior Alcántara Reyes ganadores de una medalla de bronce

El Mañanero Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 20:15


El Mañanero Radio
Amelia Alcántara vs Yubelkis Peralta - Supuesta "novia" de Toxic Crow - El Bochinche

El Mañanero Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 19:11