So that they can see the track.
The Owen Stanley Mountain Range .
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.
Australians fighting in the New Guinea campaigns during WW2.
The Kokoda Track campaign during World War II, fought between Australian and Japanese forces in Papua New Guinea from July to November 1942, resulted in significant casualties. Approximately 600 Australian soldiers were killed, while Japanese losses were estimated to be around 13,000, including those who died from combat-related causes and illness. The harsh conditions and difficult terrain contributed to the high casualty rates on both sides.
It was the trail used for soldiers to get from one side of the island to the other the Japanese on one side and the Australians on the other.
To oppose and drive back the Japanese invasion force threatening Port Moreby.
Approximately 40,000 combatants.
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.
The two ends of the Kokoda Trail are at Kokoda and Owers Corner sixty miles apart.
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In 1942.
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.
A Japanese force moved down the Kokoda Track to capture Port Moresby.
Both are correct names. Either can be used, and 'trail' is the word that is usually associated with it, so that is why it is normally used.
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About 5000
Papua New Guinea.