1942 ⟶ Japanese Take Kokoda in Papua New Guinea

The Japanese take Kokoda, halfway along the Owen Stanley pas...

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1942

🇯🇵 Japanese Take Kokoda in Papua New Guinea

The Japanese take Kokoda, halfway along the Owen Stanley pass to Port Moresby.⟶

Pacific TheaterKokoda TrackJapanese OffensivePapua New GuineaPort MoresbyAustraliaMilitary Campaigns

✈️ Japanese Bomb Port Moresby

Port Moresby, New Guinea is bombed by the Japanese, increasing the threat to Australia posed by Japan.⟶

Port MoresbyNew GuineaJapanese OffensivePacific TheaterAustraliaAir RaidsWWIIMilitary ThreatStrategic Bombing

🏝️ Japanese Land in New Guinea

The Japanese land at Lae and Salamaua, on Huon Bay, New Guinea, beginning their move toward Port Moresby, New Guinea, and then Australia.⟶

Pacific TheaterNew GuineaInvasionJapanese OffensiveAustraliaMilitary Expansion

🇯🇵 Japanese Advance on Kokoda Track

After landing in the Buna-Gona area, the Japanese in New Guinea move across the Owen Stanley mountain range aiming at Port Moresby in the south-eastern part of the island, close to Australia; a small Australian force begins rearguard action on the Kokoda Track.⟶

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🚶 Japanese Advance on the Kokoda Trail

The Japanese are now within 30 miles of Port Moresby, New Guinea, on the Kokoda trail.⟶

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🇯🇵 Japanese Retreat on the Kokoda Track Continues

The Japanese continue their retreat back down the Kokoda Track in New Guinea.⟶

New GuineaKokoda TrackJapanRetreatPacific TheaterMilitary ActionJungle WarfareAustralia