0
The Kokoda Track was vital to Australia during WWII, as the Japanese troops were repelled by the Australian and US troops during the Kokoda Trail campaign. Japan had already landed troops on the island of New Guinea, and sought to head south through the Owen Stanley Ranges to establish bases on the southern coast of the island.
The PNG natives offered invaluable assistance to the Allied troops along the Kokoda Track, often at great risk to themselves. The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels were a tribe of Papua New Guinean native people nicknamed for their thick, woolly hair. The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels helped Australian soldiers during WWII in the 1942 battles against invading Japanese troops. They lived in the villages along the Kokoda Track and initially knew nothing of the war until Australian troops began moving through their area. They carried wounded out of the jungle, on stretchers and on their backs, and nursed them back to health where possible, at the risk of their own lives. They also carried supplies and equipment for the Australian troops. Stories have also emerged of these natives rescuing US airmen who were shot out of the sky. They evacuated allied troops from compromising situations during alerts of Japanese invasions, or hid them from advancing troops. Not only did they nurse the wounded back to health, but many Allied troops fell victim to the diseases of the tropical jungle, such as malaria - the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels also nursed them through that.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What was the impact of the battle on the Kokoda Track on Australia's home front government and service personnel?
The Kokoda Track campaign represented the first time that the national security of Australia was directly threatened. The victory of the Australians was celebrated as the saving of their country by the public. While there were intelligence failures and unrealistically high expectations of the Australian forces during the campaign, it helped highlight what needed to improve for more efficient medical and logistical infrastructure.
Why were the Australians involved in the Kokoda war?
See the links 'Kokoda Trail - Our Most Famous Battle of WW2' and 'Battle For Australia Council' for information on Australia's involvement. An Australian battalion met a Japanese invasion force and delayed it to Kokoda village, where reinforcements took over. These reinforcements fought a delaying battle back down the Kokoda Track to Imita Ridge, where the Japanese force ran out of food and ammunition and had to beat a fighting retreat against the now heavily outnumbering Australian forces. Note the above use of 'Kododa Track' which is what Australians called it. Trail is an American word pushed in American press releases at the time, which too many Australians have accepted instead of keeping the iconic name Track which is what our soldiers called it, and they should know and be respected.
How did the treaty of brest litovsk affect the allies?
It allowed the Second Reich (Germany) to transfer all of the forces it had allocated to the Eastern Front to the Western Front, thus making fighting more intense on the Western Front.
How did American women affect the home front?
They started working and by 1945 made up 36% of the nations total workforce. They were allowed to work in jobs that they had never been allowed to do before.
Why don't Battle Tanks have internal tracks instead of having the frontal and rear tracks facing the road in the open but internal behind the front rear ammour Wouldn't this offer greater protection?
Not really--and it would make reinstalling a track a nightmare.
What was the impact of the battle on the Kokoda Track on Australia's home front government and service personnel?
The Kokoda Track campaign represented the first time that the national security of Australia was directly threatened. The victory of the Australians was celebrated as the saving of their country by the public. While there were intelligence failures and unrealistically high expectations of the Australian forces during the campaign, it helped highlight what needed to improve for more efficient medical and logistical infrastructure.
Who won the Oscar for Documentary - other - in 1942?
Kokoda Front Line! won the Oscar for Documentary - other - in 1942.
What is the front track of the 2012 Kia Soul?
The front track of the 2012 Kia Soul is 5 ft. 1.8 in. (61.8 in.).
What is the front track of the 2014 Nissan NV200?
The front track of the 2014 Nissan NV200 is 5 ft. 0 in. (60 in.).
What is the front track of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?
The front track of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis is 5 ft. 3.8 in. (63.8 in.).
What is the front track of the 2007 Toyota Tundra?
The front track of the 2007 Toyota Tundra is 5 ft. 7.9 in. (67.9 in.).
What is the front track of the 2009 Subaru Outback?
The front track of the 2009 Subaru Outback is 4 ft. 10.9 in. (58.9 in.).
What is the front track of the 2011 Lincoln MKS?
The front track of the 2011 Lincoln MKS is 5 ft. 4.9 in. (64.9 in.).
What is the front track of the 2006 Kia Sorento?
The front track of the 2006 Kia Sorento is 5 ft. 2.2 in. (62.2 in.).
What is the front track of the 2011 Audi TTS?
The front track of the 2011 Audi TTS is 5 ft. 1.2 in. (61.2 in.).
What is the front track of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2?
The front track of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 is 4 ft. 10.1 in. (58.1 in.).
What is the front track of the 2009 Lincoln MKS?
The front track of the 2009 Lincoln MKS is 5 ft. 4.9 in. (64.9 in.).
