jan 1, 1942 - The Kokoda Track Campaign

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One of the most significant campaigns involving Australian forces during the war. In July 1942, Australian troops are sent to Papua New Guinea to halt the Japanese advance toward Port Moresby along the Kokoda Track. The campaign, fought in difficult jungle terrain, involves fierce fighting and high casualties. The Australians successfully stop the Japanese advance, marking a major turning point in the Pacific War.

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