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The Kokoda Trail is about 96km and it goes across the Owen Stanley Ranges from Ower's Corner (North of Papua New Guinea's Capital Port Moresby) to Kokoda village.
It's important to know that there is not one definite Kokoda Trail, but rather many different smaller tracks that lead across the Mountains. They part and converge to form the area which is known as the Kokoda Trail (or Kokoda Track).
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Which countries were involved in the kokoda trail campaign?
Countries involved in the Kokoda Track were Australia and Japan.
Were any of the Australian soldiers experienced fighters on the Kokoda track?
The men of the Australian Army were veterans of fighting in the New Guinea Campaign.
Who were the Australians fighting in the Kokoda Track campaign and why?
An Australian force was established from 6th Division to protect Port Moresby from a Japanes attempt to capture it.
How did kokoda track get its name?
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.
What was the battle of kokoda?
The Kokoda Trail Campaign or Kokoda Track Campaign ,located in Papua , New Guinea , was a series of battles fought between July and November 1942 between Japanese and mostly Australian combatants .
Which countries were involved in the kokoda trail campaign?
Countries involved in the Kokoda Track were Australia and Japan.
In which war did the Battle of Kokoda occur?
The Kokoda Track campaign occurred during WW2 ~ see related link below .
What helped the Australians win the Kokoda Track campaign?
Superior numbers, supply and support.
How long did the kokoda war last for?
Australians fighting in the New Guinea campaigns during WW2.
Were any of the Australian soldiers experienced fighters on the Kokoda track?
The men of the Australian Army were veterans of fighting in the New Guinea Campaign.
Would history be different without the Kokoda Track?
It would have delayed the New Guinea campaign somewhat. But not effected the war overall.
Why was the battle for the kokoda track such a significant event in the war against japan and in Australias history?
See New Guinea Campaign, WW2.
Who were the Australians fighting in the Kokoda Track campaign and why?
An Australian force was established from 6th Division to protect Port Moresby from a Japanes attempt to capture it.
How did kokoda track get its name?
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.
How many troops were sent to Kokoda?
Initially 500. This was built up to 3,500 on the Track as the campaign progressed, however there were eventually 30,000 in Papua New Guinea, most not committed at any particular stage. The Japanese had 13,500 in PNG, but only about 2,000 were committed in the Kokoda Track.
Conditions of the kokoda track?
Dirty
When was the Kokoda Track used?
In 1942.
