Kokoda Campaign Analysis

The Kokoda was a significant battle in World War 2 because the Kokoda campaign saved Australia from possible invasion. It was the only place where troops went across Papua New Guinea from the north to the south coasts. From launching an invasion of Australia, the Japanese intended to capture Port Moresby as a start. If the Kokoda campaign didn’t occur, Australians may been isolated and being surrendered. In May 1942 the Japanese sent a powerful invasion force to capture Port Moresby by sea which they were ready to land an invasion. Because the Japanese navy was halted at the Battle of the Coral Sea, Japan had an only option which was seizing Port Moresby that seemed to be an overland assault along the Kokoda Track. (Kaye, L 2014)Using the track