As a Samoan living in this great country, every year I go to Anzac parades and always honor those who fought for this beautiful freedom country, and its everyone's obligation to continue to keep it safe, build this country, and remember those who gave their lives ... Also thank you for this informative video I love it when maps are included makes it more engaging in my opinion.
@Lalomilo6856 ай бұрын
I also liked and subscribed =)
@robertheuston83786 ай бұрын
Onya mate, we need more Aussies just like you 👍
@PortableDuke6 ай бұрын
Shout out to the boys from the Operations Room channel for their tactical grid layout of both this and Battle of Kapyong.
@pqfp59696 ай бұрын
Talofa lava
@infaereld20555 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@gaius_enceladus5 ай бұрын
NZer here. I have *huge* respect for the Australian military and especially those who fought in the Kokoda Campaign. Absolutely abysmal conditions - mountains, valleys, jungle and mud - and a vicious and ruthless enemy.
@MrMikeV006 ай бұрын
Fark. We are moving forward fullspeed now. Great channel.
@sciencewarsveteran64244 ай бұрын
History is written by the winners, but as I watched this movie it became clear that the Japanese were much more tactically prepared than the Australians. Their defeat was a result of the supply shortage. It is possible to perceive the mastermind of the Japanese commander, especially in flanking maneuvers. Well done.
@bosunmate73014 ай бұрын
You are right. The Initial Australian formations that engaged the Japanese were Citizen Military Forces (CMF) not regular soldiers of the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF). The CMF were disparagingly called Chocos. However they put up a magnificent fight and kept the Japanese busy until battle hardened troops returned from North Africa. Once the 9th, 6th and 7th Divisions redeployed form North Africa and the Mediterranean the Japanese went on the back foot until they were routed. Finchhaffen, Lae, Kokoda, Buna, Gona, Milne Bay, Guadalcanal, Wau etc saw the Japanese crushed by the unstoppable alliance of the US and Australia. However I was mildly surprised to see a lot of Indian soldiers graves at the Bita Paka War Cemetery outside of Rabaul.
@graham35924 ай бұрын
I am always amazed by there bravery. We need to remember them and all those who have served or are currently serving. This history and show of respect should be part of every schools curriculum.
@stephenchurch9385 ай бұрын
Thank you for keeping the background music to an absolute minimum.
@SnrAwesome6 ай бұрын
Having walked the trail im astounded how accurate the depictions of the towns are in the animations!
@RichardCarter-y4m6 ай бұрын
I imagine the animators etc walked the trail too, which is good.
@chrisrace7445 ай бұрын
I didnt see any towns animated but ok?
@terrybarrett23684 ай бұрын
Track not trail
@itssamuel79425 ай бұрын
My great great uncle Bert Warman was apart of the 2nd\14th Infantry Battalion. I was told a story of how he passed and to this day, he is still considered MIA as they still haven’t recovered his remains in Kokoda. This is a really cool video, gives me some insight on what those poor blokes went through and what they were up against.
@chrisrace7445 ай бұрын
I am so proud of your uncle. But this video didnt show any depictions of what he went through
@itssamuel79425 ай бұрын
@@chrisrace744 No the video didn’t, but it showed what he and other Anzacs at that time were up against, to which I didn’t have much knowledge about.
@scottsevers61945 ай бұрын
Be proud my Great Grandfather was an Anzac and my grandfather a rat of Tubrok... I've been a full-time 😊😊😊fireman for 20yrs.
@scottsevers61945 ай бұрын
And after 20yrs of service my grandfather made me call him " Jimmy, not Granpa " he said I served for only 4 years. 😢😢
@declanflannery99726 ай бұрын
Best Aussie war channel getting around keep it up!!
@seanlander93216 ай бұрын
Incredible that Australian militia outfought the Japanese troops who were trained at the Rape of Nanking, they were the best troops that Japan had, and they lost.
@jerichothirteen11346 ай бұрын
I have a theory about this. In Australia at that time and for awhile after you could make a bit of cash by cleaning up foxes and rabbits on farmers properties. Lots of young men did this for extra cash. Obviously this was done with rifles. Lots of young men knew how to shoot. I've never even seen my Dad hold a gun but he has a couple of fox furs with little holes in the back of the head he kept from his youth.
@Xoxo-x3g6 ай бұрын
I don’t know were you get your facts but it’s absurd to think that the Japanese fighting at kakoda were also at Nanking five years earlier, a good historian never embellishes the facts 🇦🇺
@NPC-fl3gq6 ай бұрын
@@Xoxo-x3g Right... Coz five years is such a short period of time that no one could've moved anywhere further than their own street. Ships existed back then you know, as did trains and horses etc.
@sambrien10206 ай бұрын
You all need to read a couple of books.
@seanlander93216 ай бұрын
@@Xoxo-x3g Easily verified by looking at the origin of the troops in the South Seas Detachment, which was primarily the 144th Regiment. Interestingly their commander Horii was one of the goons that staged the Shanghai Incident. He was given the Kokoda task after his force captured Guam from an overwhelmingly superior American force.
@sanjayatimilsina57996 ай бұрын
This shows how experienced and well managed Japanese forces were. Even with limited supplies they made very strategic decisions.
@markshaw51596 ай бұрын
This is EXCELLENT. I have seen many videos about the Owen Stanley campaign (as it was called at the time). I also have several books about the campaign and I have walked the track, so I know what the terrain and jungle is like. I consider that this is the BEST explanation of the campaign that I have seen. I was surprised at how clear the explanation of the campaign was, so much better than many I have seen previously. Many kudos to "The Cove". I can only think of one criticism in the whole video. The pronunciation of the names, Ioribaiwa and Imita ridges and some other names. However, sorry, that is really nitpicking and the rest of the entire video is absolutely correct and is excellent. Yes, kudos to "The Cove".
@stuartgarfatth14485 ай бұрын
I did 2 years in the CMF, 1967-69, 18th Light Anti Aircraft, Kogarah, NSW on a Bofors 40MM, bloody lovely bit of kit. Then did 21 years in the RAAF, Comms, G-G, G-A-G. I must say this. What I've just seen here, is much more than a mere Account. It's a a narrative, an Historical document, whether it be written on paper, electronic, or otherwise..
@CaptainPhatt6 ай бұрын
My uncle Lieutenant Richard Roy Tanner, who served with the 2/2 Battalion, was killed in action during the offensive at Templetons crossing after serving at Tobruk, Crete and Bangladesh.
@SenorTucano5 ай бұрын
🫡
@rickabyg79146 ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This video was recommended by YT and I eagerly watched, hoping to glean more information about where my father served. He passed away about 2 and 1/2 years ago, having hit the century mark. We were close but he only shared snippets of his experiences. Now, when it's too late, I want to know more. Let this be a cautionary tale. Lap up as much as you can from your elders. My dad was very fond of people who were interested and interesting. I strive for that.
@MarkJ.Ashwin5 ай бұрын
Just excellent. Just perfect to accompany Peter FitzSimon's book, 'Kokoda'.
@nathancommins87186 ай бұрын
My grandfather served 1938-1946 as a medic saw service in the 3/14th across the top end & New Guinea. I often wonder if we are now worthy of such gallantry, one can only hope. “Lest We Forget”
@ralphjune97985 ай бұрын
My great grandad had to do the Kokoda trail in WW2 too. He diddled with my mum and my uncles so F him
@SenorTucano5 ай бұрын
You mean 2/14th? Queensland Mounted Infantry?
@nathancommins87185 ай бұрын
@@SenorTucano negative, his service records state 3/14th medical attachment.
@tommytigerpants6 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic, clear, and well presented video. Thank you so much for the effort here. Fantastic! Get it in schools!
@Tylar1226 ай бұрын
They don't teach this in schools. It's a trigger point for kids who are averse to violent or are sensitive to such topics.
@ImperialKnight866 ай бұрын
@@Tylar122 What? i learned this in school.
@Tylar1226 ай бұрын
@@ImperialKnight86 okay boomer. Kids do not need this trauma
@ImperialKnight866 ай бұрын
@@Tylar122 I am 20 years old. Stop being a wuss and have some pride in your nation. If it's so traumatic, why are you here? Go back to your safe space.
@domylont5 ай бұрын
@@Tylar122 trauma?? this is history lol, aint none gonna cry like dawg, this is what is wrong with australia. Its people like you
@davidlegard98145 ай бұрын
I am amazed that not more is mentioned about the horrendous conditions - steep mountainous terrain, treacherous slippery trails, dreadful climate, and other hazards of the steamy tropics.
@joey_888_6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, I understand the Kokoda campaign a lot better!!
@Wedgetail966 ай бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful presentation. Also special thanks from someone whose Grandfather fought there, for referencing the Kokoda Trail. That is what those who fought there called it, and, as you point out, what is referenced on the battle honour. Unfortunately John Howard referenced it as the track, and our media have run with that name ever since. 🇦🇺
@Skipper.176 ай бұрын
That’s not true about the track/trail name. It’s well referenced that both names are correct and both of them were used at the time.
@Wedgetail966 ай бұрын
@@Skipper.17 Each to there own, but my point of reference is someone who was actually on the ground at the time. Not some Canberra poindexter who did some research once, years later.
@Skipper.176 ай бұрын
@@Wedgetail96 www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/the-kokoda-track-or-trail It’s not some ‘poindexter’ as you say, the terms were interchangeable at the time of the campaign
@johnhewett25256 ай бұрын
I always knew it as the trail but thought that "I" must have gotten it wrong as everyone calls it the track. Thanks for trying to "say it as it is".
@Skipper.176 ай бұрын
@@Wedgetail96 www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/the-kokoda-track-or-trail Both are correct because both of them were used interchangeably at that time, no Canberra ‘poindexter’ as you put it was needed to change it. You may not believe me, but believe the war historians from the Australian War memorial.
@johnhewett25256 ай бұрын
To give some perspective to the story my ex's uncle was a marksman in New Guinea, when he came home to Balmain NSW his sister my mum in-law did not recognize him. that's how bad it was up there for the troops. God bless you Peter Cameron and thank you, gone but not forgotten.
@zaynevanday1426 ай бұрын
A marksman ? In the jungle contacts are no more than 30 meters or closer 😂😂😂
@JD-jc5hg6 ай бұрын
@@zaynevanday142 There were still marksman & snipers operating in Vietnam...
@ralphjune97985 ай бұрын
They didn't have scissors to cut their hair or trim their facial hair?
@johnhewett25255 ай бұрын
@@ralphjune9798 Are you allowed to vote???
@ralphjune97985 ай бұрын
@@johnhewett2525 Yeah, and i vote FREE DAVID MCBRIDE!!!
@raptor16726 ай бұрын
Great work mate, well done!
@JD-te2pv5 ай бұрын
Excellent narration. Thank you!
@randomlegionary93996 ай бұрын
Amazing video, insane to see my great-grandfather's unit, the 2/1st BN's actions in Kokoda
@dillanspec46 ай бұрын
Nice editing and i bet it takes a lot of time and effort to animate those maps and that, not to mention the research, I'm impressed by your work, liked and subbed
@andersstaffe18636 ай бұрын
You need to put some scales on the maps so we can see the distances!
@jasbadsirron64245 ай бұрын
This is fantastic. Please do more on the Afghan Op Slipper deployments. Thank you!
@claytonbigbsy38805 ай бұрын
The conditions of PNG were otherworldly! Unbelievable! ANZAC!
@Insignificatos5 ай бұрын
Such Madness and bravery. The great loss of lives the suffering of families left behind. May all who lived to see such times find the Great Peace.
@kfinem016 ай бұрын
How good. Love these videos! I look forward to seeing more about the Australian army! Aussie Aussie aussie
@Adrian-me5wi5 ай бұрын
Many people are unaware how hard the Australian army fought and served with honor and brains and bravery
@OldFellaDave6 ай бұрын
Brilliant video, well done on the animations!
@carn1096 ай бұрын
Quality stuff! Would love to see more
@outthere93705 ай бұрын
Such bravery & sacrifice! Thank you.
@andrewstrongman3056 ай бұрын
It should have been noted that the Japanese had attempted to land directly at Port Moresby, but were turned back by US naval forces at the Battle of the Coral Sea. The subsequent attempt to attack overland was hastily planned and poorly supplied. The Japanese made matters worse for themselves by abusing the native Papuans - no Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels would help them!
@hthring6 ай бұрын
yes it sounds like while this was a amazing job by aussies, it might have not worked out for the japs had they tried to use it ?
@freemind97346 ай бұрын
And Australian Naval forces along with RAAF.
@nathanroberts3554 ай бұрын
My uncle Bernard kilgarriff served with Australian 2.16 infantry regiment at kokoda track in the second world war
@MartyWilliams-zj3bv4 ай бұрын
Lest we forget! My grandfather fought and my great uncle perished there.
@Quimbyrbg6 ай бұрын
Fantastic channel here, I'm glad I found it. Is there any chance that your team could discuss the actions after the conclusion? The Kokoda trail is very well covered in media, but I would love to have more information about the Salamaua-Lae campaign and Aitape-Wewak. My grandfather served in the 2/5 Battalion and it would be nice to have something to share with my kids about his experiences.
@colkur50075 ай бұрын
Yes my grandfather (PNG) highlands recalled being recruited as an interpreter to a certain "Mr Hagen" and did what i assume was reconnaisance work along the Aitape-Wewak area keeping track of the japanese advance. Id love to know where i could possible find more information on that. He described accurately bombs being dropped by the japanese on them and the unfortunate delayed explosion of one that killed the only other interpreter that could speak our native toungue. Ive always wondered if records were kept of my grandfathers involvement as they eventually made it to a boat and travelled down to port moresby where he was discharged with a piece of paper back to the highlands..which he thought was worthless and threw away
@Quimbyrbg5 ай бұрын
@@colkur5007 That's interesting, and I'd also like to hear more about the involvement of the Papuans during those campaigns. My grandfather had nothing but praise and admiration for them and said they were fearless and dependable in their aid for the troops. He told me stories of papuans trading japanese 'proof of death' trophies for grenades to use to go fishing with.
@fishingfan15005 ай бұрын
This gave me chills. I can't imagine being in those situations.
@waveygravey93476 ай бұрын
I'm getting Operations Room vibes from the video.
@sniperfi45326 ай бұрын
I believe they did a collaborative effort in order to tell the stories of the RAR’s battle honours? They made a community post about the episode on Korea.
@luckyroogaming31425 ай бұрын
My great grandfather served in this battle. He survived the campaign.
@alistairmills76086 ай бұрын
Every Grade 5 child in Primary School MUST be taught this history. Thank you for this short video. Regarding Infantry fighting, it was predominantly Australian Infantry Forces who first beat Rommels forces in Africa with some assistance from United Kingdom, Indian, Lybian Arab, Kiwi, Polish and Chechoslovakian Forces who were the first to win a battle, holding out in the Siege of Tobruk against Hitlers Nazi's Siege of Tobruk took place between 10 April and 27 November 1941, during the Western Desert campaign (1940-1943) of the Second World War. An Allied force, consisting mostly of the 9th Australian Division, commanded by Lieutenant-General Leslie Morshead, was besieged in the North African port of Tobruk by German and Italian forces. The tenacious defenders quickly became known as the Rats of Tobruk. And agian it was Australian Infantry who first turned around the Japanese advance in the Pacific. Remarkable.
@paulmansfield29076 ай бұрын
Magnificent, thank you.
@superkaboose10666 ай бұрын
My Great Great Uncle died on Brigade Hill, was able to do the trek in 2011 in honour of him, it was a pretty tough trek, without months of fighting, can't imagine what it'd be like with fighting, still bullets, casings, guns etc there on the track and in huts.
@TonyNye-ob3eu6 ай бұрын
My uncle Claude fell there too. The 2/14th and those poor undertrained blokes from the 39th covered themselves in glory.
@imfromtambunan6 ай бұрын
This is awesome! Could you do the battle of Shaggy Ridge? I think that is where my great uncle was killed. Would love to know more about it.
@PaulinAsia_5 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation. I particularly enjoyed the animation and thank you for not omitting the blue on blue mistake and the error of the 3rd militia. So many of these types of videos turn into glossy propaganda presentations by not providing all the facts. I would love to be able to do similar videos (perhaps you could email me some tips).
@nathanroberts35523 күн бұрын
My uncle Bernard kilgarriff served with 21st brigade in the second world war on kokoda track during the second world war
@aussiebuzzbox6 ай бұрын
great video!
@SockmonkeyTheMusical6 ай бұрын
Just found, easy sub. I was a digger straight out of highschool lol. Edit oh wow. So, I joined the reserves in highschool, at 11/28 Infantry Battalion( Res) in western Australia, then transfered to the regular army and 3RAR once I finished highschool. It was very cool to see the mention of my first unit in the list of inherited battle honours.
@Matto_Harvo6 ай бұрын
Nice work.
@becs26356 ай бұрын
I joined in 1977 from the New England area to Kapooka and straight to 1 RAR (Townsville) in the middle of winter. we arrived in battle dress while our gear was shipped by rail a few weeks later. took a few days to be issued pd's .. fk it was hot.
@SockmonkeyTheMusical6 ай бұрын
@@becs2635 oh, and I had another 3 months at the School of Infantry in Singleton before going to battalion, where I got posted to small arms training section as a gofer. I spent a lot of time in weird places on barely used ranges saying "good shot sir, maintain that point of aim" for 8 hrs a day. Edit I was born in 1976 and I don't think Kapooka has changed much, tbh. A little less bastardisation and the steyr is a hell of a lot easier to manage than the slr, but otherwise, it hasn't changed.
@Matto_Harvo6 ай бұрын
@@SockmonkeyTheMusical I doff my cap to everyone that has served in the ADF
@bruce41305 ай бұрын
Logistics played a big part!
@TristanD-xw4un6 ай бұрын
You guys skipped the defense of Rabaul by the Lark force 2/22nd AIB. I would love to see a video. In memory of Jack and Bob Russell, they died defending Australia. Cheers
@SurvivethePoleShift6 ай бұрын
You forgot John French VC from Crow's Nest QLD, but excellent series Army, Well Done!
@maddogmorgan16 ай бұрын
No he got his VC at Milne Bay didn't he?
@chrismichael60484 ай бұрын
Jungle is an unforgiving terrain to conduct a warfare and especially in maintaining the supply line。With land-based transportation severely hindered by the thick jungle,air transport seems to be the only viable method to deliver much needed supplies to combatants in the jungle。However,unlike helicopter,fixed-wing aircraft needs a long airstrip to conduct landing and departure in order to bring in supplies。From the airstrip,the supplies had to be brought to combatants by foot。Jungle warfare is absolutely a logistical nightmare。
@AndrewMiller-m9g3 ай бұрын
The 39th called it a track the yank called it a trail and the 39th never gave up the fight my uncle was in the 39th battalion advanced unit the first to be there as a Bren gun op .they fought&won the fight to protect the country only two vets from the 39th are alive living in Victoria now .the ones who have passed on will still be remembered for their mateship courgette endurance& sacrifice they gave
@iangray79046 ай бұрын
Fantastic work!!!
@andrewparrott72605 ай бұрын
Just was wondering why the term trail is used often and not the Australian vernacular track? 🤔😖🙄
@covearmy5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. While the name 'Kokoda Track' is often used in regular communication, as you have noted from our video, 'Kokoda Trail' is the formal name of the battle honour as displayed on the colours of the lineage units. The Australian War Memorial history entry on Kokoda also uses 'Kokoda Trail', stating "'Kokoda Trail' and 'Kokoda Track' have been used interchangeably since the Second World War and the former was adopted by the Battles Nomenclature Committee as the official British Commonwealth battle honour in October 1957." Of course, in everyday conversation, either can be used.
@andrewparrott72605 ай бұрын
@@covearmy ok, thanks for the clarification. I would just assume that track was the official version not trail. I stand corrected. 👍😁
@lewissavaidis5 ай бұрын
great video
@buryitdeep6 ай бұрын
Two of my uncles fought in these battles and have their names on the War memorials.
@brendanclifford91545 ай бұрын
My grandfather was on kokoda through the war as an medical
@gungi47646 ай бұрын
Nice vid
@daveinnes38716 ай бұрын
A good animation but fails to mention the 25th brigade/ 7Div efforts in this campaign.
@Crypt_AU6 ай бұрын
My great uncle was in the 2/14th. He got a military cross for his actions but was unfortunately killed soon after.
@dingo-dango5 ай бұрын
What became or the remaining 2/27th guys who were lost for three weeks?
@dodgydino16 ай бұрын
Need to amend your highlighted area of French Indochina at the introduction, Siam (Thailand) was never occupied by the French
@zerosum12905 ай бұрын
nice one mate
@Matto_Harvo6 ай бұрын
Excellent vid
@ausnorman80506 ай бұрын
Awesome, Subbed and go ANZAC's!
@scottsevers61945 ай бұрын
You forgot that first raid on Darwin, was more aggressive than 07/12/41 on peal harbour... and the same carrier group. Our day of infamy
@bales15696 ай бұрын
Is this a reupload? I feel like ive seen this video
@badpossum4405 ай бұрын
Kokoda track, not Trail.
@covearmy5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. While the name 'Kokoda Track' is often used in regular communication, as you have noted from our video, 'Kokoda Trail' is the formal name of the battle honour as displayed on the colours of the lineage units. The Australian War Memorial history entry on Kokoda also uses 'Kokoda Trail', stating "'Kokoda Trail' and 'Kokoda Track' have been used interchangeably since the Second World War and the former was adopted by the Battles Nomenclature Committee as the official British Commonwealth battle honour in October 1957." Of course, in everyday conversation, either can be used.
@jkkj14065 ай бұрын
Always thought its weird that everyone mentions the a bombs but never the 1.5million Russians invading Manchuria
@janetrickwood24846 ай бұрын
You neglect to relate the humiliation of the 53rd and the early fights of the campaign. You also neglect to discuss the political dimensions of the removal of leaders like Clowes and Potts. Missing also is the effect MacArthur had on the political and tactical situation. This stands as a good school room narrative capable of creating excellent discussion under the hands of a dedicated history teacher. No one is going to get the bends coming up from here.
@hazchemel6 ай бұрын
Very many things that weren't mentioned. So? It's a 16 minute video.
@janetrickwood24846 ай бұрын
@@hazchemel fair call. I wasn't being mean.
@hthring6 ай бұрын
but is this a government made or financed video ?
@janetrickwood24846 ай бұрын
@@hthring ever since King John revised Australian History decreeing this is so! Yeah, gubba says wot gubba wants.
@markshaw51596 ай бұрын
Well, yes, but it's a 16 minute video. You are correct, but how long do you want the video to be? I consider that this is the BEST explanation of the Owen Stanley campaign (as it was called at the time) that I have seen, and I have seen quite a few.
@Paprikateasupreme4 ай бұрын
great video, just saying the A-Bombs ended the war is a bit wrong mate
@justintaylor68425 ай бұрын
awesome
@Solveitall8135 ай бұрын
5:00 Huh? htf did alpha escape?
@importantname6 ай бұрын
The Japanese Emporer did not surrender. He sent minions in his place. Which was permitted by the US as it had already started to prepare to counter the USSR.
@markshaw51596 ай бұрын
You are correct. I have a copy of the surrender document (translated). Not once was the word "surrender" written. In fact, what was written by the Japanese was " - - - the war situation has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage, - - - " That is a direct quote.
@EL-FUKKO6 ай бұрын
My grandfather was deployed to Milne Bay, and was lucky to get out alive when the Japanese attacked
@johnhanson59435 ай бұрын
Ignores the Burma campaign?
@456415604564056405635 ай бұрын
In a video about the New Guinea campaign, probably....
@CNCTEMATIC6 ай бұрын
Are any of these units the ones that got called "Chockos"?
@gvibration16 ай бұрын
39th battalion were reservists.
@Evan-u6w8c6 ай бұрын
Chocolate Soldiers, in fact.
@callumkirk-williams91576 ай бұрын
i know theres tobruk incomeing great vids
@InfinitePlainКүн бұрын
150,000 Japanese troops lost their lives in the New Guinea campaign.
@parallel386 ай бұрын
Also - Australia had the bigger army and then their top commanders got fired for under performing.
@markshaw51596 ай бұрын
Actually, that's not correct. The Japanese landed on the north coast with about 10,000 troops. Initially the Australian forces (39th battalion and 53rd battalion) were only hundreds, (perhaps a thousand) and when reinforced by the 25th Brigade, numbered about 3,000. Other troops were fed in but Australia did not have the larger army. Yes, Brigadier Potts was fired and (my personal opinion) that was a disgusting decision by Blamey. He had no understanding at all of what the terrain and fighting conditions were like.
@parallel386 ай бұрын
@@markshaw5159 Aus forces = 30k, Jap forces = 13k... less than half. It was an Allied Victory but the Japs had a far smaller force and was on the offense, fighting in a terrain that farrr benefited defenders.
@The.Drunk-Koala5 ай бұрын
Australian losses 625. Japan losses 2,050 Bigger the troop numbers the more likely they will win. @@parallel38
@jonny-b49545 ай бұрын
9:54 Geez, even a fool like me would know to put sentries. That's hardcore incompetence dude.
@jc200124 ай бұрын
I wonder if this was when the Japanese realized that conquering Australia was not going to happen?
@stephenbrown99985 ай бұрын
Brave men
@jackbrady97386 ай бұрын
Instasubbed
@BassMatt19725 ай бұрын
My Great-Uncle, Pvt "Jim" Rogerson", lost his life to a Japanese sniper in the "Battle Of Brigade Hill" at Mission Ridge, on Sept 7th, 1942. He was there as part of the 2/27th Battalion's (Adelaide Scots) re-inforcement of Maroubra Force... Australian ANZAC Legend.. R.I.P. We could never give these men the respect and graitude they deserve, the things they went through for freedom, are unknowable by civilians. If you would like to view his "Last Post Ceremony", with 3 Colour Honour Guard, and hear his story, please go here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4rKlaNvms-SaK8
@terrybarrett23684 ай бұрын
Track not trail
@BLUTFAHNE4 ай бұрын
When Australians were Australian
@notsofatmike15 ай бұрын
Nowadays, Australian youth are upset at being misgendered.
@456415604564056405635 ай бұрын
Nowadays, baby boomers are beside themselves with fear over negative gearing being taken away....
@andyman86305 ай бұрын
Japan didn't surrender because of the atom bombs - she surrendered because Russia declared war on her
@whallengwh5 ай бұрын
That is so true. They wanted to surrender to the US because the Russian would take and destroy them all.
@SimonYuginovich5 ай бұрын
Let's face it no victory here = enemy boots on the ground in Aus. These soldiers and local PNG are/were humble saviours. A lesson lost to many today. Lest we forget.
@456415604564056405635 ай бұрын
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@maxwalker11596 ай бұрын
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@medicopedia90526 ай бұрын
why didn't they use A-10 Warthogs? how stupid???
@456415604564056405635 ай бұрын
Speaking of stupid....
@iatsd5 ай бұрын
While the campaign was important for the Australians psychological sense of safety, it was irrelevant for the wider Pacific war and strategic operations.
@456415604564056405635 ай бұрын
Well, except for the Japanese resources it soaked up that might otherwise have gone to the Solomon Islands....
@thegoatfather28316 ай бұрын
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@boriskatic79104 ай бұрын
God bless our DIGGERS.
@thefantasyreview87095 ай бұрын
Australians fought well, but were liuccky the Japanese supply support was not good, otherwise we may have lost port moresby.
@456415604564056405635 ай бұрын
Indeed. And the US won the Battle of Coral Sea. Not to mention that the Japanese were also fighting on the Solomon Islands.