ADF | Australia's Kokoda Campaign

Between 21 July and 13 November 1942, fighting against Imperial Japanese forces, Australian soldiers twice traversed the Kokoda Trail - an arduous route across the rugged jungle terrain of Papua New Guinea. This hard-fought campaign in some of the worst conditions experienced by Australian soldiers ensured that Kokoda will always be part of the Anzac legend.
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[@CJ-xk7vs]

It gave me chills to see my Grandfather in the thumbnail, WJ Kemsley On the right with stick in his hand :) I'm so Proud of you PA !

[@jamesgudgeon4868]

I Knew Someone Who Fought At Kokoda And it's Track Not Trail 5:20

[@BrianHayter-zl2uc]

That was a brilliant doco, absolutely loved it. Keep up the great work. ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@WitherRage]

This is interesting, it's great that the adf is making these history videos now

[@brendanclifford9154]

My grandfather was on kokoda in WW2

[@dinkydi172]

My father was on the kokoda trail as he called it. AS WELL as buna and gona, also fought on shaggy Ridge.

[@DiggerDoorKicker]

Fallen not Forgotten.

[@GlenCychosz]

I love the map style.

[@Bundaberg1888]

Lest We Forget

[@14rnr]

Thank you for this presentation, very educational to a P.O.H.M. like me. I'll be sure to watch your others.