Australia in WW2
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Why did Australia fight at Kokoda?
Wiki User
2009-11-11 10:56:13
Kokoda is an area of Papua new Guinea, Australia's nearest
northern neighbour. If the Japanese had taken control of P.N.G and
more importantly the capital city of Port Morsby which has a deep
water port they would have been able to strike at the Australian
mainland. So it was deemed in Australia's best interests to try and
stop the Japanese along the Kakoda track.
Related Questions
Asked in Australia in WW2
Why did Australia fight in Kokoda?
To repel a Japanese attack on Port Moresby.
Asked in World War 2, Australia in WW2, Japan in WW2, United Nations
Which nations were involved in the Kokoda trail?
Countries involved in the Kokoda Track were Australia and
Japan.
Asked in World War 1, Australia in WW2, Gallipoli Campaign
Does gallipoli overshadow kokoda?
Although popular belief is that Gallipoli is better than Kokoda,
many like me and lachy and Amelia disagree. Gallipoli was half way
across the globe and kokoda was much closer to home and Australia
and an imminent invasion threat. Gallipoli was also a stupid
failure while kokoda was a legend. As i like to say Gallipoli made
Australia, Kokoda saved Australia.
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Asked in World War 2, War and Military History, Australia in WW2, Adolf Hitler
What was the Kokoda fight?
The action on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea which turned
back the Japanese attempt to capture it in 1942.
Asked in Australia in WW2
Why was the kokoda track and important turning point in the war for Australia?
The Kokoda Campaign was where tens of thousands of Australians
fought and died to defend Australia against the onslaught of the
Japanese invasion.
Asked in Pearl Harbor, Australia in WW2, WW2 Allied Powers
What were the reasons for the Kokoda Campaign?
the main purpose of the kokoda campaign was to stop the Japanese
from invading Australia. If the Japanese overtook Port Morseby,
they would be close enough to easily invade Australia.
Asked in World War 2, Australia in WW2, Adolf Hitler
What weapons were used during the fight at Kokoda?
There were several different types of weapons used during the
fight at Kokoda. The main ones used were gas chambers and
crematories where the people were burned alived.
Asked in World War 2, WW2 Homefront, Australia in WW2
Did the Battle of Kokoda save Australia from invasion?
Yes, it did. If it wasn't for that battle Australia would have
been invaded.
Asked in World War 1, History of Australia
On which famous Trail in New Guinea did the Australians fight?
They fought on the Kokoda track.
Asked in Australia in WW2
What alliances did Australia form through the kokoda campaign?
Australia had no allies helping her during the Kokoda Campaign.
Britain deserted us, New Zealand, sent only a few men, and America
was ignoring our cries for help.
Asked in Australia in WW2, Australia
Did the victory at Kokoda save Australia from invasion?
there are two possible answers to this question, its answers
rely on individual opinions. Some say that the battle at Kokoda
saved Australia from future invasion by showing the Japanese we
would not back down and would fight for our country. The other
answer was that the Japanese were not planning on attacking
Australian territory because they were too involved with the
Americans. They also believe it didn't save Australia but instead
caused the loss of thousands of Australian soldiers.
Asked in Australia in WW2, Japan in WW2, Australia
What were the dates of Australia's involvement in the Kokoda track?
See the Related Link 'Battle For Australia' to the left for the
answer.
Asked in Australia in WW2
Why did the kokoda campaign happen?
The Kokoda campaign happened because the Japanese were trying to
take Port Moresby to isolate Australia from the United States. This
campaign lasted from July until November of 1942.
Asked in Australia in WW2
Why was Australia involved in the Kokoda campaign?
To defend its territory in Papua New Guinea against a Japanese
attack.
Asked in Australia in WW2
Who was involved in the Kokoda Track campaign?
The Kokoda Track campaign was a series of battles that took
place during WW2. The battles were fought between Australia and the
United States on one side, and the Empire of Japan on the
other.
Asked in World War 1, Australia in WW2, History of Australia
Did the ANZACS fight at Kokoda?
Yes and over 50,000 ANZACS lost their lifes its the most harmful
war for the ANZACS
Asked in World War 2, Australia in WW2, New Guinea
Why did they call it the kokoda trail?
The Kokoda Trail or Kokoda Track gets its name from the village
of Kokoda, which is at one end of the trail. Owens Corner is the
town at the other end.
Asked in Australia in WW2, Japan in WW2, Gallipoli Campaign
When did the kokoda campaign happen?
Kokoda Campaign Happened in 1942
Asked in World War 2, Australia in WW2
Why were the Australians involved in the Kokoda war?
The war was World War 2. Australia was involved because Papua
New Guinea was a territory of Australia, and it had the
responsibility to defend it. A small Japanese force moved from New
Guinea towards Port Moresby and an Australian force moved north to
oppose it at Kokoda, then fighting a defensive withdrawal to
Iorabaiwa, then being reinforced and driving the Japanese back
again through Kokoda to pin them against the north coast.
Asked in World War 2, Travel & Places
Where does the Kokoda Track start and finish?
The two ends of the Kokoda Trail are at Kokoda and Owers Corner
sixty miles apart.
Asked in History, Politics & Society, Japan
Why did Australia fight Japan?
because Australia hate and fight with japan first ^_^
Asked in Australia in WW2
Who saved Australia in the bombing of Darwin?
Australia saved itself. Australia had seven army divisions
defending the country. Japan could not moster even a full division
when it moved down the Kokoda Track.
Asked in Movies
What are the release dates for Kokoda - 2006?
Kokoda - 2006 was released on:
Australia: 25 April 2006
USA: 2007
Argentina: 2 August 2007 (TV premiere)
France: 18 August 2009 (DVD premiere)
Asked in War and Military History, American Revolution, Australia in WW2
Who won the battle of kokoda?
The Australian soldiers won the battle of kokoda
Asked in Continents and Regions
Where is kokoda?
Kokoda is located in Papua New Guinea, Hope that helps! =)