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The Japanese troops were repelled by the Australian and US troops during the Kokoda Trail campaign. The PNG natives offered invaluable assistance to the Allied troops, often at great risk to themselves.

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Who did Australia fight at Kokoda?

Japan.


Which countries were involved in the kokoda trail campaign?

Countries involved in the Kokoda Track were Australia and Japan.


How did Australia win the battle against Japan in WW2 on the Kokoda Track?

Superior force.


What happened to the Japanese on the Kokoda Track?

They were turned back by a superior Australaian force.


Why was the battle for the kokoda track such a significant event in the war against japan and in Australias history?

See New Guinea Campaign, WW2.


What are they key events of the Kokoda campaign?

Japan sent a small force from New Guinea south from New Guinea into Papua. This was intercepted at Kokoda by an Australian battalion, which was progressively reinforces. The Japanese broke through and the Australians made a fighting withdrawal to Iorabaiwa Ridge, at which stage the Japanese ran low on food and ammunition and conducted a fighting withdrawal back up the Kokoda Track through Kokoda and back to the New Guinea north coast.


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.


When did the Japanese capture the Kokoda airfield?

In late July 1942, as the Japanese advanced towards Kokoda village, they were engaged by forward elements of the Papuan Infantry Battalion and the Australian 39th Infantry Battalion. Despite the Australians' stubborn resistance, Kokoda fell to the larger Japanese force and by 27 August 1942, the Australians and the few Papuan troops who had stayed with them had been forced back to Isurava.


When was Kokoda - film - created?

Kokoda - film - was created in 2006.


Where does the Kokoda Track start and finish?

The two ends of the Kokoda Trail are at Kokoda and Owers Corner sixty miles apart.


Where is kokoda?

Kokoda is located in Papua New Guinea, Hope that helps! =)


What is the duration of Kokoda film?

The duration of Kokoda - film - is 1.53 hours.