In July 1942, Australian soldiers fought in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. Over 600 were killed and a total of 1680 soldiers wounded whilst fighting against Japan along the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea. The Kokoda is possibly the most important battle remembered within Australia.
The Australian soldiers were significantly challenged by the conditions faced throughout the Kokoda campaign. Climate wise, the Kokoda was a dreadful canopy of thick vegetation, searing with heat and humidity. The fighting conditions were extremely difficult due to thick mist and narrow passages in which to fight and defend. Disease and illness were very common whilst travelling through the Kokoda track and supplies were tough to receive throughout the journey.
Due to these four horrific conditions, most Australians survived the battle through working together and supporting one another to help protect their homeland from being invaded by the Japanese.
The weather conditions in the Kokoda were appalling. During the day, the thick jungle was scorching with heat and humidity. By nightfall, temperatures would fall to about 5oC. Constant tropical rain dripped through the rainforest, causing the track to become muddy, slippery and even more difficult to travel through. The swamps within the Kokoda were very …show more content…
Supplies such as food and ammunitions would be exported from a ship at Port Moresby and stored in a warehouse. When required, supplies were transported to the end of the Kokoda track, where thousands of Papuan carriers delivered the supplies to the Australian soldiers. The goods were also transported to airfield so supplies could be air dropped into clearings. Many supplies missed their target and fell into the surrounding jungle or were dropped from too high an altitude and smashed when they reached the ground. Shortages of aircrafts was a major issue during the course of the
The Australian soldiers were significantly challenged by the conditions faced throughout the Kokoda campaign. Climate wise, the Kokoda was a dreadful canopy of thick vegetation, searing with heat and humidity. The fighting conditions were extremely difficult due to thick mist and narrow passages in which to fight and defend. Disease and illness were very common whilst travelling through the Kokoda track and supplies were tough to receive throughout the journey.
Due to these four horrific conditions, most Australians survived the battle through working together and supporting one another to help protect their homeland from being invaded by the Japanese.
The weather conditions in the Kokoda were appalling. During the day, the thick jungle was scorching with heat and humidity. By nightfall, temperatures would fall to about 5oC. Constant tropical rain dripped through the rainforest, causing the track to become muddy, slippery and even more difficult to travel through. The swamps within the Kokoda were very …show more content…
Supplies such as food and ammunitions would be exported from a ship at Port Moresby and stored in a warehouse. When required, supplies were transported to the end of the Kokoda track, where thousands of Papuan carriers delivered the supplies to the Australian soldiers. The goods were also transported to airfield so supplies could be air dropped into clearings. Many supplies missed their target and fell into the surrounding jungle or were dropped from too high an altitude and smashed when they reached the ground. Shortages of aircrafts was a major issue during the course of the