Morale in the Australian forces was low, and dissent with American troops was on the increase. Street brawls, stabbings and fights became widespread (some estimates were up to 20 brawls a night), and culminated in the "Battle of Brisbane" on the evening of November 26, 1942. Australians came to the defence of an American soldier who was challenged by US MPs.  Tensions then escalated when an MP struck an Aussie with his baton.  An Aussie died. John Oxley Library, State Library of QLD Neg:106222 Brisbane Gold Coast, South Brisbane, Port Moresby, Douglas Macarthur, American Red Cross, Servicemen, Anzac, American Soldiers, Nice