The Kokoda Timeline

By Tom Sefton
  • Britan declares war

    Britan declares war

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    WW2 Timeline

  • Australia declares war on Japan

    Australia declares war on Japan

  • Japanese invade Rabaul

    Japanese invade Rabaul

    Japanese invade Rabaul, East New Britain, PNG, and slaughter captured Australian soldiers
  • Singapore falls to the Japanese

    Singapore falls to the Japanese

    14000 Australian soldiers are taken captive
  • A Japanese invasion force, landed

    A Japanese invasion force, landed

    a Japanese invasion force, landed at Gona on the north coast of Papua
  • Japanese advanced towards Kokoda village

    Japanese advanced towards Kokoda village

    they were engaged by forward elements of the Papuan Infantry Battalion and the Australian 39th Infantry Battalion. Despite the Australians’ stubborn resistance, Kokoda fell to the larger Japanese force
  • The Battle of Milne Bay

    The Battle of Milne Bay

    26 Aug-26 Sep 1942 The Battle of Milne Bay. The Japanese are defeated
  • The Battle of Brigade Hill

    The Battle of Brigade Hill

    Japanese forces overun Australian positions with disastrous results, 6-8 Sep 1942
  • The Battle of Ioribaiwa

    The Battle of Ioribaiwa

    This as far as the Japanese advance, within sight of Port Moresby. The Emperor directs them to withdraw 11-16 Sep 1942
  • The Battle of Eora Creek and Templeton's Crossing area

    The Battle of Eora Creek and Templeton's Crossing area

    Australians fight stubborn Japanese resistance to clear the area at great cost 16-29 Oct 1942
  • The Battle of Oivi and Gorari

    The Battle of Oivi and Gorari

    Over 1000 Japanese troops are killed 5-12 Nov 1942
  • The Battle of the Beacheads commences

    The Battle of the Beacheads commences

    1522 Australians are killed and thousands wounded in the ensuing battles
  • The battle for the Kokoda Track was over

    The battle for the Kokoda Track was over

  • WW2 Ends

    WW2 Ends