The Kokoda Track

Overview

• One of the most famous battles in Australian history
• Started 21st of July, 1942
• Australians fought against the Japanese

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Location

• Heavily dense jungle
• 96 km long
• 2,250 metres high in places

EVENTS

Role of the Australians

• Mostly untrained
• "Chocolate Soldiers"
• Australia's defence against possible invasion by the Japanese

The Influence of the Battle

• Stopped Japan conquering the whole of Austrialaisa
• First time Japan had encountered such heavy resistance in WWII

Impact on the Australian Identity

• Courage, Mateship, Endurance, Sacrifice
• Cemented the Australian spirit of giving your all and never backing down