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The Japanese wanted to take control of the Kokoda Trail so that they could control Port Moresby, on the southern coast of Papua New Guinea. the Kokoda Trail was the only way to get across the Owen Stanley Range, which separated the Japanese nases in the north from Port Moresby.
Once they controlled Port Moresby, they would be in a position to cut off Australia from US help. There was some concern that they would then launch invasion forces into Australia, thereby completing their control of a huge area of the Pacific.
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What was the importance of the kokoda trail campaign?
The Japanese wanted to take Port Moresby to make invading Australia easier and the Australians had to keep Port Moresby.
How long does it take to trek the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea?
To hike the Kokoda trail, it takes about 9 days at a good pace. For more informant about the trail go to: kokodatrail.com
How long did it take Kurt fearnley to crawl the kokoda trail?
11 days
How many days does it take to walk the kokoda trail?
anything from 4-12 days depending on weather and fitness level.
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 caused the Kokoda Campaign?
The Kokoda Track campaign was a series of battles over a period of six months between the Japanese and the Australians. It showed the dogged determination of the Aussies. The Japanese were attempting to capture bases close to Australia in order to launch more effective air attacks on the Australian mainland . Port Moresby on the southern coast of New Guinea was in a good position to launch such attacks . The Japanese had attempted to send a fleet around the eastern end of New Guinea but were intercepted and stopped ( the Battle of the Coral Sea ) . An alternative method was to march overland from the North of New Guinea down the Kokoda track . But Australian troops were sent to stop that move . The Japanese pushed the Australians back down the track until they were actually in sight of Port Moresby . The determined resistance of the Australians the rugged terrain and ambush tactics wore down the Japanese to the point were they were almost a spent force . Also at that point in time the Americans counter offensive in the Pacific had commenced particularly at the island of Guadalcanal . The Japanese could no longer hope to continue their attack to the South and began to withdraw back along the Kokoda Track . The main significance of the fighting on the track was the delaying tactics used by the Australians had allowed time for Port moresby to be heavily reinforced and also had weakened the Japanese to the point that even if they had reached Port Moresby it is unlikely that they would have been able to capture it . From that point on the Japanese were forced to retreat in the Pacific .
Was the Japanese planned to invade Australia?
Yes they did. The invading forces at New Guinea namely Kokoda, were to be used in the invasion of Australia. The Japanese planned to take the northern cities first like Cairns, Darwin, and Townsville and then they planned to take the southern cities of Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
Why were the Daimyo able to take control of parts of Japan?
because they just were. they were the japanese
How did The Mukden Incident allow the Japanese to take control over Manchuria?
Claiming Japanese territory was attacked by China. (Apex ;))
What is the timeline of the Kokoda Track campaign?
The Kokoda Trail is about 96km and it goes across the Owen Stanley Ranges from Ower's Corner (North of Papua New Guinea's Capital Port Moresby) to Kokoda village. It's important to know that there is not one definite Kokoda Trail, but rather many different smaller tracks that lead across the Mountains. They part and converge to form the area which is known as the Kokoda Trail (or Kokoda Track).
What trail did the 49ers take?
The Mormon trail and the organ trail
What trail did people take west?
the answer is Mormon trail Santa Fe trail and the Old spanish trail
