2 March 1943 March 1, 2012 Author: Staff United States and Australian forces sink Japanese convoy ships in what is known as the Battle of the Bismarck Sea Famous Words of Inspiration..."Misfortunes, untoward events, lay open, disclose the skill of a general, while success conceals his weakness, his weak points." Horace — Click here for more from Horace No related posts. Categories: History Tags: 1943, 2 March