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John Kidman

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Disposing of world wars deadly remnants 80 years on - The Untold Story

The RAN is leading efforts to dispose of unexploded WWII remnants across the South Pacific. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE)

It's been more than 80 years since the guns of World War II fell silent, yet the deadly remnants of conflict continue to pose danger in the South Pacific.

Millions of tonnes of unexploded munitions still litter the globe, many of them scattered in the waters surrounding Australia's near neighbours.

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