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	Kokoda Track campaign - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kokoda Track itself is single-file track starting just outside Port Moresby on the Coral Sea and (depending on definition) runs 60–100 kilometres through the Owen Stanley Ranges to Kokoda and the coastal lowlands beyond by the Solomon Sea.
		The track is passable only on foot; this had extreme repercussions for logistics, the size of forces and the type of warfare conducted on the Track.
		Kokoda was captured by the Japanese on July 29.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kokoda_Track_campaign (3283 words)

	Kokoda Track - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kokoda Track or Kokoda Trail is single-file track starting at Ower's Corner 50 km east of Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea and runs 90 km overland (60 km as the crow flies) through the Owen Stanley Range to Kokoda.
		The track crosses some of the most rugged and most isolated terrain in the world and it is only passable on foot.
		The track record for completion is by Papuan New Guinean John Hunt Hiviki who completed it in 22 hours, one minute and 14 seconds on 28 August 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kokoda_Track (606 words)

	"Kokoda Trail" or "Kokoda Track" ? [Australian War Memorial]
		Kokoda was arguably Australia's most significant campaign of the Second World War.
		"Track" is from the language of the Australian bush.
		The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway is a unique tribute to the bravery of Australian troops who fought through atrocious conditions and against vastly superior enemy numbers in the Papua-New Guinea campaign of July 1942-January 1943.
	www.awm.gov.au /encyclopedia/kokoda (287 words)

	Kokoda Track - Executive Excellence
		Kokoda is one of the great treks of the world and is a journey through Australian history.
		The Kokoda Track was the scene of bitter fighting between Australia and Japanese soldiers during World War II.
		Our trek leaders have trekked the Kokoda Track more than 30 times and have extensive knowledge of the area, including the culture and way of life of the local people, the flora and fauna and, of course, the history of the route.
	www.executiveexcellence.com.au /kokoda/kokoda.html (1128 words)

	The Kokoda Track Foundation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Much of the Track was covered by a canopy of dense rainforest, dripping with moss and leeches and, after each energy-sapping climb, the troops would jolt their way down to rocky creek beds and mosquito-infested swamps.
		Ordered up the Track in the face of the Japanese landings at Buna, the young Diggers of the 39 th were burdened with packs weighing almost 30 kilograms and wore desert khaki uniforms instead of jungle camouflage kit.
		Again, many survivors of the horrors of the Kokoda Track lost their lives in attacks against an enemy that was heavily entrenched and grimly determined to fight to the last.
	www.kokodatrackfoundation.org /campaign.htm (4254 words)

	UPSURGE IN HIKERS THREATENS PNG’S KOKODA TRAIL - January 24, 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Kokoda Track Authority believes funds from the fees can be diverted back into the sector to counter the impact of the developments taking place.
		Kokoda Track trekking statistics commenced in June, 2001 when Trek Permit fees were first imposed on trekkers and trekking groups walking the Kokoda Track.
		When Kokoda Track Authority commenced operations in May 2004 with an Interim Management Committee, the Minister for Inter-Government Relations directed that all trek permit fees collected by agencies were to be transferred to the Track Authority.
	pidp.eastwestcenter.org /pireport/2006/January/01-24-08.htm (524 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Kokoda Track Campaign
		The Kokoda Track Campaign was part of the Pacific War of World War II.
		In the United States the term Kokoda Trail is often used instead.
		The 5th Sasebo Special Naval Landing Force — a 500-strong Japanese marine battalion — commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Hatsuo Tsukamoto led a reconnaissance in force along the Kokoda Track, and encountered the Australian troops deployed near Kokoda.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Kokoda_Track_Campaign (2185 words)

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		The Australians did not dislodge the Japanese from Kokoda until November 2 (this time General MacArthur complained of the slow progress of the Australian soldiers) and from November until January 1943 they fought costly battles to finally dispel the Japanese from Gona, Buna and Salamaua.
		Describe the significance of the Kokoda Track to the outcome of the war.
		The Spirit of Kokoda celebrates the remarkable achievements of the Diggers who fought battles along one of the most difficult pieces of terrain on earth.
	www.ink.news.com.au /mercury/resources/kokoda.htm (1887 words)

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		The Kokoda Track is hard enough to walk in peacetime let alone during a war.
		Yet in 1942 the soldiers fighting along the track not only had to contend with the geography and climate, but also the snipers, the strafing from planes, the artillery and the huge weight of their packs and equipment.
		Kokoda was soon taken, but not without cost to the Japanese.
	ink.news.com.au /mercury/resources/kokoda.htm (1887 words)

	The Kokoda Campaign - July 1942
		The Kokoda Track or Trail is a muddy foot track, about 100 miles in length, that climbs the Owen Stanley Range and connects the north coast of Papua with Port Moresby on the south coast.
		The village of Kokoda lies on a small plateau on the north-east slopes of the Owen Stanley Range.
		Kokoda was retaken on 2nd November, and the Allied advance would continue to the northern beaches.
	www.defence.gov.au /army/ahu/HISTORY/Battles/Kokoda.htm (2229 words)

	the great outdoors
		Kokoda is the name of a Village at the foot of northern edge of the Owen Stanley Ranges, Papua New Guinea (PNG).
		This moving pictorial and musical Kokoda Tribute with music from Australian composer Sean O'Boyle depicts the struggle and hardships our diggers endured in what is officially known as the battle of the "Kokoda Trail".
		Significantly the Kokoda Barracks are located at Canungra and was where soldiers during World War II trained for the fighting in Papua New Guinea.
	thegreatoutdoors.com.au /general.php?ID=2098 (671 words)

	Papua New Guinea Forum - KOKODA TRACK - We shall remember them
		Kokoda is a small plateau on the north-east slopes of the Owen Stanley Range and possessed a small airstrip the retention of which, for at least as long as it would take Australia to fly in supplies and reinforcements, was of great importance.
		They needed a forward base at Kokoda for their drive over the ranges along the "Kokoda Trail" to Port Moresby and they struck before the Australians were able to muster sufficient strength.
		Kokoda was entered on November 2 and this was the beginning of the end of Japanese hopes in Papua.
	www.pngbd.com /forum/showthread.php?t=4159 (1894 words)

	Kokoda track
		The Kokoda Track is one of the world's greatest treks, linking the southern and northern coast of Papua New Guinea.
		Between Kokoda and Ilolo, the track's gradients were so steep it was almost impossible for burdened men to climb even a few hundred metres.
		So many things became evident during the gruelling days in Papua New Guinea on the infamous Kokoda Track — but one that stood out in the minds of our crew was that victory would have not prevailed had it not be for the extraordinary Papuans, who became staunch allies in Australia's greatest hour of need.
	getaway.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=66907 (1054 words)

	Kokoda Trekkers Forum -> At The Frankfurt Book Fair, From 7 To 13 October 2
		The story unfolds against the background of the innocence of the Australian society sixty years ago, the shock of war and a growing maturity afterwards.
		An authentic story of love and war, Haverleigh comes from an author who himself served with New Guinea Force during Kokoda and Milne Bay and accompanied the "brave kids" on their journey through the most challenging and momentous years of the 20th century.
		The Kokoda Track (The New Guinea campaign, including Milne Bay and typified by the Kokoda Track) is recognized as a defining moment in Australia's history; and yet, few know about it.
	www.kokodatrail.com.au /forums/?showtopic=54 (2311 words)

	Kokoda Trail / Kokoda Track Adventure
		The Kokoda Trail is one of the world's great treks, linking the southern and northern coast of Papua New Guinea, it is a challenge to be enjoyed by the fit bushwalker.
		The Kokoda Trail and Sogeri area have a history of bitter fighting between Australian and Japanese armies during the early days of the war in the Pacific in World War II.
		The 96 km Kokoda trail passes through rugged mountainous country of rainforest, jungles of fern, orchids, birds and clean mountain streams which tumble into steep valleys.
	www.kokodatrail.com.au (356 words)

	Kokoda Track
		The key to the offensive was an overland track across the Owen Stanley Ranges.
		The seldom used track started in the small village of Buna on the north coast of Papua and easily led up the slopes through Gorari and Oivi to Kokoda.
		The track was 100 miles long, crumpled and folded into a series of ridges, each rising higher and higher until 7,000 feet is reached, then declining again to 3,000 feet.
	www.convictcreations.com /history/kakoda.htm (785 words)

	Battle for Australia Council
		When it was relieved during the Kokoda operations in September, the Battalion's strength of about 1500 had decreased, because of battle casualties and illness to 185.
		Calling the troops 'Maroubra Force', he sent then towards Buna over the Kokoda track, with the object of preventing any Japanese advance and the job of holding the 'Kokoda Gap', a flat stretch of the Owen Stanleys.
		As well as the steepness of the track the young soldiers had to contend with rainforests dripping with moss and leeches as well as mosquito-infested swamps.
	www.battleforaustralia.org.au /kokoda1.html (1117 words)

	Kokoda Track Adventure / Kokoda Trail
		The climate on the Kokoda Track is tropical, meaning most areas are hot and humid with heavy seasonal precipitation.
		So although each end of the track is lower in elevation and hence warmer, it is not usually too bad for the majority of the walk.
		The track is often rough and steep, is slippery in places, and as it involves 6000m of ascent and descent, you can expect to be tired on more than one day.
	www.dcxp.com /kokoda2.html (1713 words)

	Kokoda Trail Treks Kokoda Track Trips Tours Adventure Papua New Guinea
		Treks on the Kokoda Trail or Kokoda Track are through one of the world's last great wilderness areas.
		The Kokoda Track, now officially renamed the Kokoda Trail, also has great historical significance and was the site of bitter fighting between Australian and Japanese armies during the early days of World War II.
		Kokoda Spirit are dedicated to providing our Trekkers and Rafters with the Experience of a Lifetime, to Experience Adventure, to Experience the Spirit, to Experience the Culture and Experience the People this wonderful, fascinating and awe inspiring country provides.
	www.kokodaspirit.com (892 words)

	Fire and Fury Games' Battlefront: Kokoda Track-New Guinea 26JULY1942-Scenario 01-Action at Gorari-Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Having deployed his small force between Gona and Kokoda, Templeton left Major W.T. Watson of the Papuan Infantry Battalion in command at Awala and returned to Kokoda to meet his Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Owen, who was expected to arrive by air from Port Moresby on 24 July.
		As the Japanese continued to advance towards Kokoda, 11 Platoon fell back to the southern bank of the Kumusi River at Wairope (pidgin English for the wire-rope cables of the narrow foot bridge), and it was joined by Major Watson with his officers, NCOs and a handful of Papuan Infantry Battalion (PIB) troops.
		Here are some Photos from the Kokoda Track scenario, showing the setup and some of the action that occurred when Steven put on this scenario at the 2002 Fall In.
	www.fireandfury.com /extra/scenkokoda01overview.shtml (1488 words)

	Papua New Guinea Forum - Draft Plan for the development of the Kokoda Track as a National Memorial Park
		There is a need to co-ordinate the development of the Kokoda Track as a National Memorial Park to ensure future trekkers can traverse it safely and that it is an educative and a commemorate experience for them.
		The Kokoda Track is a living shrine to the indomitable spirit of the Australian Digger and the PNG Carrier.
		Unfortunately the Kokoda Track is a neglected shrine.
	www.pngbd.com /forum/t6869s.html (1124 words)

	The Kokoda Track
		In 1942, on the Kokoda Track and at Milne Bay in New Guinea, Australians were the first soldiers to inflict a defeat on the Japanese army during World War two.
		Brigadier Arnold Potts was given command of all Australian forces on the track wich were known as Maroubra force.
		On another track, several kilometres away, other Australians of the 2/14 battalion were sent to help the 53rd.
	www.jahitchcock.com /kokoda.html (1214 words)

	Gold Coast City Council - The Kokoda Memorial Walk
		Sections of the walk pass through tropical rainforest reminiscent of the fetid jungles in which fierce battles were fought on the Kokoda Track.
		These are similar to those existing along the actual Kokoda Track and at similar memorial walks in Victoria and Western Australia.
		These plaques explain the significance of different points along the Kokoda Track and the relief map provides some understanding of the very rugged topography over which the almost 100 kilometre track passes.
	www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au /t_std2.asp?PID=2111 (236 words)

	Travel - Kokoda Track - Adventure - Where angels tread - escape.com.au (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		I had signed up for a six-day "fast trek" of the infamous 96km Kokoda Track, and I was struggling.
		The legend of their courage and sacrifice in 1942 is being rediscovered by Australians who walk the track every year.
		Walking through the Kokoda Track arch at Owers Corner on that last day was special for that unique feeling that comes from sharing a hard experience.
	escape.news.com.au /story/0,9142,18693367-5002900,00.html (965 words)

	Papua New Guinea Life: June 2005
		Trekkers without the Kokoda Track Authority permits will be required to return to Kokoda Track Authority office at Sogeri or to the Kokoda agency office, presently located adjacent to Kokoda Post Office to obtain their permits upon paying the Permit Fee.
		The Kokoda Track Authority accepts no liability for any injury or loss sustained by trekkers and their guides and porters on the Kokoda Track.
		From all accounts "Track" may be a misnomer, but there is a route that runs from the coast at Salamaua to old mining town of Wau, both of which are in my province of Morobe.
	pnglife.blogspot.com /2005_06_01_pnglife_archive.html (8067 words)

	ipedia.com: Kokoda Track Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Kokoda Track itself is single-file track starting just outside Port Moresby on the Coral Sea and (depending on definition) runs 40-100 kilometres through the Owen Stanley Range to Kokoda and the coastal lowlands beyond by the Solomon Sea.
		A Japanese reconnaisance-in-force along the Kokoda Track encountered only moderate opposition from Australian Militia troops and deemed the track to be practicable for an overland assault against Port Moresby.
		However, Militia reinforcements, notably the 39th (Militia) Battalion fought a stubborn rearguard action for a month, until they were relieved by units from the Australian 7th Division and other elements of the Second Australian Imperial Force.
	www.ipedia.com /kokoda_track.html (479 words)

	Rising Sun Films : Kokoda (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It is known as the "Kokoda Trail" and referred to often as "the track", which is colloquial Australian for a rough or unformed path or road.
		The Campaign was Officially referred to by the War Nomenclatures Committee as the battle of the "Kokoda Trail", hence the appearance of that name in Official records and on Regimental Banners of units that fought there.
		In particular, the Veterans and their families without which their sacrifices, contributions and support the word "Kokoda" would not mean what it does to Australians today.
	www.kokoda.com (909 words)

	Lingua Franca - 2/10/1999: Americanisms in Australian English...
		This prompted Bernard Long to write in to say that in wartime Brisbane, the Kokoda Trail was known as 'The Owen Stanley Track', while another correspondent, Ray Hellier, told us that he owns a map of the area, actually used by Australian troops in New Guinea, on which 'tracks' not 'trails' are cited.
		A 'track' is a well-defined walking path with markers and guide points, like those plaques which invite you to admire a tree.
		And since we use both 'trail' and 'track', meaning different kinds of paths through the bush, it won't be a surprise if they lose any overtones of ours versus theirs, and merge equally into our general vocabulary.
	www.abc.net.au /rn/arts/ling/stories/s55759.htm (2043 words)

	The Battle for Australia - The Kokoda Track
		A group of native Papuan carriers about to evacuate a wounded Australian soldier on a stretcher along the Kokoda Track from Uberi to the start of the motor road at Owers Corner.
		During November the Australians were pursuing the Japanese through the stinking mud and treacherous, slippery tracks as they went back along the Kokoda [Track].
		The Australian advance was aided by the American 32nd Division which established bases to the south of Buna while the Australians pushed on down the Kokoda [Track] and across country from Wanigela.
	www.anzacday.org.au /history/ww2/bfa/kokoda.html (970 words)

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