Pacific Kokoda Campaign

By grandmaglenda

  • The Japanese Landed in North Papua

    Japanese forces landed on the north coast of Papua, marking the beginning of the campaign.

  • First Encounter between Australia and Japan

    First encounter between Australian and Japanese forces at Awala.

  • The First Battle

    First Battle for Kokoda.

  • The Second Battle

    Second Battle for Kokoda.

  • Battle of Isurava

  • Battle for Isurava

  • Battle for Eora/Templeton's Crossing

    The Japanese advance.

  • Battle at Brigade Hill

  • Battles at Ioribaiwa

  • Withdrawal to Imita Ridge

    Allied forces begin to withdraw to Imita Ridge

  • Delaying Action at Mt. Bellamy.

  • Battle for Templeton's.

  • Australians re-occupy Kokoda.

  • US Assault near Pogani and Wanigela

    US forces launch an amphibious assault near Pongani and Wanigela.

  • Buna Battle

  • Gona Battle

  • Australian Army liberates Gona