Pacific StarThe war in the South Pacific saw some of the most gruelling fighting of World War Two. Conditions were unpleasant fetid heat, torrential downpours, and hostile flora and fauna while the Japanese enemy were ruthless and would often fight to the last man. Amphibious warfare, jungle warfare, and the need to co operate with our American ally all meant that new demands were made on New Zealand soldiers. Yet the war in the South Pacific came to be seen as