The Australians were significantly challenged by conditions at Kokoda. The Kokoda Trail was a path that linked Ower’s Corner, approximately 40km north-east of Port Moresby. Jungle warfare seemed to be one of the highest reasons as to why this is true. Jungle warfare proved to be one of the most challenging factors during the second world war because of the inexperience chocolate soldiers (Soldiers described as good-looking but useless warriors. Given the conditions of The Kokoda track, it made it very difficult for the Australian troops to hide in the darkness and scrub of the jungle. Many soldiers became lost in the scrub and then were shot and killed by Japanese men. In the dense jungle around Kokoda, it was impossible to see more than 20 …show more content…
The risk for malaria was significantly higher for any troops that fought along the coastal areas and around the southern end of the Kokoda Trail and during the time when the Australian forces were pushed back to Imita ridge. Another reason they believed that everyone was getting these horrible diseases was because of poor hygiene during the trekking along the Kokoda Trail. The Japanese men came more prepared from the types of diseases that the Kokoda Trail carried through the forest. An Australian study of 1943 stated that the Japanese were the most ‘most inoculated army in the world. Over 1000 Australian men were rescued from the …show more content…
Only 1/3 of the supplies dropped by the Australian Army survived the fall. The Australians had used the same supplies they had used when training in the desert which meant that they believed that the supplies could impact of the fall. To make things worse, the Australian Army lacked the airships to carry all the supplies that the soldiers needed and were limited to 12 tons per 1000 men per day. The Japanese n the other hand was in more difficult times because the roads in China were not reliable and could only transport 6 tons of supplies for the soldiers. Each bullet had to be unloaded from a ship in Port Moresby and stored in a warehouse where they would then have to be transported to the end of the Kokoda Trail were the soldiers would be able to access
Kokoda track campaign was one of the most important battles in WWII. There are several reasons why this battle was so significant. Firstly, Kokoda track campaign stopped the invasion of Australia. Secondly, the Kokoda track campaign lead to the victory of WWII with the defeat of Japan. Lastly, the conditions that all the troops at the Kokoda campaign had to go through was atrocious and against the ally troop’s odds. This battle leads to the development of the nation. It was an important aspect in WW2 because it leads to Japan’s defeat. This is why Kokoda was the most important battle fought by the Australian’s in WWII.
Kokoda was arguably Australia’s most significant campaigns of the Second World War. The track crosses some of the most rugged and most isolated terrain in the world, and is only passable by foot. Being poorly equipped, and having not developed effective jungle warfare tactics, troops had to manoeuvre through the rough terrain. “In these moss forests, where you couldn't see the sun, the roots of the trees are all covered in moss and the track was only root from root. Further along, where it was not quite so high, you would spend three hours climbing up a small pad through the jungle.” (Simonson, 1995) Australia’s involvement through this jungle-enclosed pathway was the last resource Australian troops needed to conquer to defend the mainland from dire threat. Through nightmare conditions like torrential rain, leeches, malaria horrific fighting and more Australia managed to push the Japanese back to where they came from. Despite the relatively small size of our armed forces, Australians fighting in the Kokoda campaign made a significant outcome to world war two.
What were three pieces of evidence from the text that show the motivation behind “gold fever?” What gave people a reason to travel to Alaska in search of fortune?
The Battle of Long Tan took place on the 18th of August 1966 in a rubber plantation in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. The soldiers fought in very tough conditions; “the battle was like no other in that it occurred admits the trees and bushes of a rubber plantation,” (Parks, 2005). The plantation already gloomy was made darker by tropical downpour. Men were being killed by rifle and machine gun bullets, mortars and shrapnel from grenades fired into trees to blast splinters into the sheltering soldiers. The Australians were nearly surrounded, isolated and running out o...
Soldiers faced diseases like measles, small pox, malaria, pneumonia, camp itch, mumps, typhoid and dysentery. However, diarrhea killed more soldiers than any other illness. There were many reasons that diseases were so common for the causes of death for soldiers. Reasons include the fact that there were poor physicals before entering the army, ignorance of medical information, lack of camp hygiene, insects that carried disease, lack of clothing and shoes, troops were crowded and in close quarters and inadequate food and water.
The Australian participation in WW2 was similar to that of WW1 in many ways. After the British declared war on Germany on September 3rd 1939, an Australian declaration of war was automatic. Aussie troops were soon sent to different parts of the world to help the British and other allied countries. It was not until late 1941 that they were recalled in order to defend the homefront. Darwin had been suddenly attacked by Japanese planes and small enemy submarines had snuck into Sydney Harbour. Darwin was repeatedly bombed by Japanese planes until July 1941, when along with American troops, the Aussies managed to drive them out of the Solomon Islands and northeastern New Guinea and eliminate a strong Japanese base at Rabaul. Without General MacArthur's troops, the enemy may very well have invaded Australia. This illustrates the importance of alliances.
Disease was always something on the emigrants mind when traveling the Oregon trail, because they never knew when a friend or themselves would succumb to it. According to the Frontier trails, an estimated 50,000 people died from disease (Underwood). The emigrants of the oregon trail had to live through the fact knowing disease could strike at any time and claim another victim. It was hard for the colonists to deal with disease, they had a hard time telling which one it was and often required loads of work to help heal them. According to the National Parks Service, the most common disease were cholera, dysentery, mountain fever, measles, food poisoning, smallpox, and pneumonia (Death and Danger along the Trails). As one can see, the colonists had a hard time figuring out what beast they were fighting, and how to fight it, which is why they ost so many lives. As one can see, the colonists had a hard time figuring out what beast they were fighting, and how to fight it, which is why they lost so many
The Kokoda Battle occurred from the 21st July 1942 to 16th November in 1942, during World War II. It was a campaign which resulted in an aggressive fight between the Japanese and the Allies. I believe that, based on my research, the Kokoda Battle in World War II was a significant battle for Australians to a great extent. I believe this for three reasons: firstly, the battle was culturally significant to Australia: secondly, the battle was strategically significant to Australia: and thirdly, the battle was of military significance to Australia. I will argue that these reasons are three strong reasons.
During the war, twice as many men died from disease and wound infection as died from a bullet in the battlefield; this was due to unsanitary and crowded conditions at the campsites. Clara cared ...
Fuchida, & M. Okumiya, 1957). Considering that Darwin was an important base for Australia, the preparations made were not enough for the
You are taking an evening walk through a forest in southern Mexico and you spot something in the trees. Is it a bird? Is it a lemur? No, it’s a kinkajou! You see it leaping thorough the branches of the canopy above you. The kinkajous body is less than 24 inches long, while their tail adds another 16-22 inches. Their fur is thick and it comes in two colors which are either reddish brown or yellowish brown. The kinkajou’s tail has a black tip at the end of it. Their tails play an important part in their lifestyle because it helps them hang upside down and get a good grasp on things. The kinkajou can climb up their own tail like a rope. Their 2 big eyes help them see throughout the night because they are nocturnal animals. Kinkajous have sharp claws on their hands and feet. Their feet are very flexible when they have to jump or quickly run away from their predators.
Kabuki Theater is quite different when compared to other types of theater. Its distinctive yet traditional traits are what make it so different. It is also a very traditional form of theater. Kabuki Theater in the 14th century was largely influenced by the events happening in Japan, is shown thrown the play Migawari Zazen.
Koko is a very special gorilla. She can really communicate with humans using her hands. She was the very first gorilla to learn and understand American Sign Language.
A Geisha is a traditional Japanese entertainer. They are skilled in many things, some being playing classical music, dancing, and pottery. Geisha have played a big part in Japan's history because they have been around for so long and have entertained many of the Japanese Shoguns and Emperors. Recently the numbers of Geisha have decreased greatly and the art is slowly growing extinct. It is important to keep this tradition alive to teach future generations about the Japanese arts.
Kabuki is a traditional form of Japanese theater. In kanji, ‘kabuki’ is written in three ideograms, ka (singing), bu (dancing) and ki (skill), “the skill of song and dance”. The balance of “stylized acting”, lyric singing, dancing, and elaborate aesthetics and skill development symbolize the totality of this tradition (Encyclopædia Britannica).