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THE KOKODA TRAIL Located in New Guinea is the Kokoda Trail, home of a fierce battle in World War Two that is seen as one of the defining moments in Australia's history. This was where the Japanese Army was first broken. The courage and heroism of Australian soldiers on the Kokoda Trail must be one of the proudest and most memorable battles in Australia's wartime history. In May 1942 the Japanese attempted to take Port Moresby …

…campaign further showed to the world the best qualities of Australia's forces. More than 600 Australians died in the Battle of the Kokoda Trail, a further 1015 were wounded. The Battle of Kokoda marked the turning point of the war in the south west Pacific. The Japanese could no longer have a direct threat to Australia. The courage of our Diggers during this battle of the Kokoda Trail will always be remembered with great pride and honour.