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How many Australian soldiers died on the kokoda track in World War 2?
During the Kokoda Track campaign in World War II, approximately 625 Australian soldiers lost their lives. The campaign, which took place from July to November 1942, was crucial in the defense of Papua New Guinea against Japanese forces. In addition to the fatalities, many soldiers were wounded or suffered from illness due to the challenging conditions. The Kokoda Track remains a significant site of Australian military history.
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.
What month did the Australian tennis grand slam?
The Australian Open is the first slam of the year, taking place in January.
What actually happened on the Kokoda trail to the AIF Australian Imperial Forces?
The Second AIF were involved in the battle for the Kokoda Trail (not track), in New Guinea. At first, the defence of the track was in the hands of several militia (non-regular army troops, like the Reserve these days) units. They moved from Port Moresby in the south, overland northwards along the Kokoda Track. Around this time, quite enormous and seasoned Japanese South Seas Forces troops were landing in the northern side, and marching south - they did this on the assumption that no one would expect a land assault across New Guinea because the track was thought not to be able to support an army. Macarthur (US General also commanding the Australian forces at this time) also thought the track would not sustain an army, which is why he only sent militia. The militia units suffered heavily from the conditions, braving horrible mud, rain, humidity, and the problems that come with jungle life including wounds that will not heal, and dysentery from poor food supplies. They advanced as far north as Kokoda (a small plateau on the top of the Owen Stanley Range) before deciding this was a fit place to fight. The Japanese then encountered a well dug-in bunch of quite untrained troops. The re-supplies that were meant to come to the troops did not appear, and they found themslevs running short of ammunition and food - they had marched beyond the realistic capacity of the supply units to get supplies through to them. The militia fought valiantly and repulsed the Japanese many times before finally having to evacuate their positions - outnumbered ten to one it is suprising they lasted in Kokoda as long as they did. There was essentially a long running battle with the Japanese all the way back down the track towards Port Moresby - for several months the Australian units would stand and fight, then melt way into the jungle to find another place to fight. Each time, the Japanese suffered a huge numbers of casualties, espcially compared to the Australians. From this point onwards the Japanese were getting farther from their supply points in the north, while the Australians were getting closer to their supply points in the south. The Japanese started suffering what the Australians had in Kokoda as their supply lines grew too long and difficult - low food, low ammunition. 2nd AIF units, returned from fighting in the Middle East, started to arrive to bolster the militia units and replace them. So the fighting became even tougher for the Japanese at a time they could least afford it. They crumbled within sight of Port Moresby and melted back up the track to the north, with Australian militia in hot pursuit.
If you are ahead of the second person in track and field what medal will you get?
gold, first place
How are points awarded for first second and third place in a track meet?
medals
How do you change the audio track in a movie?
To change the audio in the Audio/Music track, simply delete it and put something else in its place. To change the audio of a video in the video track, first Mute the audio of the video. Then place alternate audio in the Audio/Music track.
What is Australian alternative to the Easter Bunny?
An Easter chicken! In the first place, bunnies do not lay eggs.
Was Botany Bay the first Australian bay that Captain James Cook landed the Endeavour?
Botany Bay was indeed the first place where Lieutenant (not yet Captain) James Cook set foot on Australian soil.
What is the duration of Our Place Australian TV series?
The duration of Our Place - Australian TV series - is 3600.0 seconds.
How do you make a track that turns on minecraft?
Place track like this. - and | = Track __ | or __ |
Why is track and field in the Olympics compulsory?
Hello?! Track and field is like the oldest sport in practically the whole world! It was what started the Olympics in the first place. If it wasn't for track and field, then there wouldn't be any Olympics!
