Event Kokoda Track Campaign

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A series of battles fought between July and November 1942 by the Japanese invaders and the Allies, in what was then the Australian Territory of Papua.

Chronology

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  • July 1942: Japanese clash with Australian Maroubra Force near Awala, forcing Australians back toward Wairopi.
  • December 1942: Gona is taken by the Australians. Japanese sustain heavy casualties while trying unsuccessfully to withdraw from Gona to Giruwa.
  • January 1943: Australian forces capture Buna on 2 January 1943.
  • August 1942: Japanese attack Maroubra Force at Deniki in strength, forcing it back beyond Isurava, 5 miles from Deniki.
  • November 1942: Australian 16th Brigade forces Japanese from Oivi toward Kumusi River mouth.
  • November 1942: Australian 16th Brigade forces Japanese from Oivi toward Kumusi River mouth.
  • July 1942: Japanese clash with Australian Maroubra Force near Awala, forcing Australians back toward Wairopi.
  • August 1942: Japanese forces occupy Kokoda.
  • August 1942: Japanese attack Maroubra Force at Deniki in strength, forcing it back beyond Isurava, 5 miles from Deniki.
  • August 1942: Isolated and under attack, the Japanese withdrew from Kokoda during the night of 9 August.
  • October 1942: Australian forces advanced to Kokoda Trail, in the vicinity of Eora Creek, where fighting continued with the Japanese.
  • January 1942: The Allies failed to neutralize the remaining Japanese positions near Sanananda.
  • August 1942: Japanese attack Maroubra Force at Deniki in strength, forcing it back beyond Isurava, 5 miles from Deniki.
  • September 1942: The Japanese consolidated their defensive position at Imita Ridge.
  • December 1942: Gona is taken by the Australians. Japanese sustain heavy casualties while trying unsuccessfully to withdraw from Gona to Giruwa.
  • January 1943: Australian forces capture Buna on 2 January 1943.
  • October 1942: Australian forces advanced to Kokoda Trail, in the vicinity of Eora Creek, where fighting continued with the Japanese.
  • August 1942: Japanese forces occupy Kokoda.
  • September 1942: The Japanese consolidated their defensive position at Imita Ridge.

Selected Sources

  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.47
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.49
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.59
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.65
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.73
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.81