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.
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To repel a Japanese attack on Port Moresby.
Countries involved in the Kokoda Track were Australia and Japan.
The action on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea which turned back the Japanese attempt to capture it in 1942.
The Kokoda Campaign was where tens of thousands of Australians fought and died to defend Australia against the onslaught of the Japanese invasion.
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. Cam xoxo Gossip girl <3
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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.
To stop the Japanese capture of Port Moresby.
The Kokoda Trail.
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.
How many people died in the kokoda trail battle