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What was the battle of kokoda?

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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 .

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The Australian soldiers won the Battle for Kokoda. There are a few different dates for the exact victory; some sources say the 18th of November, some the 22nd of January. One source says that the Australians forced the Japanese back almost the the water.

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Where did you send Australian soldiers in the battle of kokoda?

In the battle of Kokoda, the Australians fought in harsh conditions along the Kokoda Track. They fought the Japanese at Eora Creek, TempletonÕs Crossing, Efogi, Mission Ridge and Ioribaiwa. By mid-September, the Japanese withdrew from the Kokoda Track, defeated and depleted of supplies.


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.


When did the Australian soldiers started walking kokoda?

The first battle of Kokoda occurred on July 23, 1942. The second battle began on August , 1942. The entire Kokoda Track campaign lasted from July 21st to November 16th.


What were the chain of events which lead up to the battle of the Kokoda Track?

Japanese forces attempted to capture Port Moresby by sea and were defeated in the Battle of the Coral Sea. The attempted a land approach down the Kokoda Track.


Why was kokoda a turning point in the war?

How many people died in the kokoda trail battle

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How long did the battle at Kokoda last for?

the kokoda battle/campaign lasted just over 9 months in 1942 - 1943


When did the Kokoda battle end?

'The Kokoda campaign ended in January 1943.' Umm WRONG!!.. It was 1st of November 1942..


Where did you send Australian soldiers in the battle of kokoda?

In the battle of Kokoda, the Australians fought in harsh conditions along the Kokoda Track. They fought the Japanese at Eora Creek, TempletonÕs Crossing, Efogi, Mission Ridge and Ioribaiwa. By mid-September, the Japanese withdrew from the Kokoda Track, defeated and depleted of supplies.


How long did the Kokoda battle last?

Four months.


In which war did the Battle of Kokoda occur?

The Kokoda Track campaign occurred during WW2 ~ see related link below .


How do you commemorate the battle of kokoda?

Look to the related link below .


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 were the conditions of the kokoda track?

See website: Battle for New Guinea


What date did the battle of the Kokoda trail begin?

23 July 1942


Where can you find information about the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea including details of the battle and living conditions?

See the Web Links to the left for information on Kokoda conditions. On the one titled 'Kokoda Trail I,' don't miss a second link they have to 'Kokoda Track II'.


When did the Australian soldiers started walking kokoda?

The first battle of Kokoda occurred on July 23, 1942. The second battle began on August , 1942. The entire Kokoda Track campaign lasted from July 21st to November 16th.


What were the chain of events which lead up to the battle of the Kokoda Track?

Japanese forces attempted to capture Port Moresby by sea and were defeated in the Battle of the Coral Sea. The attempted a land approach down the Kokoda Track.