It was a minor turning point on Japanese expansion, of mostly symbolic use as the first Japanese setback.
Kokoda track battle stands as a symbol of Austrailian participation in the Second World War. The direct effect of Kokoda track was that the Allies succeeded in preventing the Japanese from acheiving their goal of securing strategic points.
The Kokoda Track is a road in Papua New Guinea, famous for being the site of a World War II battle. There is much debate over whether it should be called the Kokoda Track or Kokoda Trail; however, in 1972, it officially became the Kokoda Trail.
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The Kokoda Track campaign occurred during WW2 ~ see related link below .
Australia in 1942
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from July 21 to November 2, 1942
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Australians fighting in the New Guinea campaigns during WW2.
It would have delayed the New Guinea campaign somewhat. But not effected the war overall.
See New Guinea Campaign, WW2.