The Significance Of The Kokoda Campaign

“Australia’s involvement in the Second World War created a sense of cohesion rather than division”

The Second World War was a massive event that left the whole world shocked and saddened of the outcomes. World War 2 was known mostly because of who ruled, Adolf Hitler was the leader of the Nazis. The Nazis where a German army who terrorized Europe and the world with the in humane treatment of people and mostly the treatment of the Jews. Australia’s involvement in ww2 will be the main focus of this essay. Australia lost over 30 000 people who became in prisoned by the Nazis. To follow on with the hypothesis of Australia’s involvement and contributions to WW2 was significant due to their alliances with Great Britain and the USA largely affect Australia even to this day, I will be discussing this through the rest of the essay.

The change in Britain political and social influence in Australia during World War 2 was drastic and of extreme significance in shaping our

The significance of Kokoda for Australian’s can be seen in many different ways. In a strategic sense and also in a symbolic sense. Firstly, the Kokoda Campaign saved Australia from possible invasion, or more precisely from being isolated from the United States of America . Secondly, Kokoda was the battle that lead to victory in the Second World War, as well as to improvement of Australia’s post-war practices and military operations. Symbolically, the Kokoda Track will be remembered when Australia’s think of the Second World War, just like when you think of the First World War, the landing at Gallipoli looms large, both have captured the Australian imagination. Each year five thousand Australians take up the mentally and physically

Films are created for many reasons. Some of these include to entertain, inform, and raise awareness. Whilst the film ‘Kokoda’ is entertaining, it also has some value as a historical source. However, its information is limited and some aspects of the battle are not portrayed. The battle conditions for Australian soldiers in Papua New Guinea is presented in an informative way in the movie yet it does not cover the conditions the Japanese soldiers had to face as well. The portrayal of the conditions for the 39th battalion full of Australians is depicted effectively in the film through scenes that emphasise the struggle and difficulties the soldiers faced due to them. We can see the tough terrain in many scenes in the movie such as when the

The Gallipoli campaign had a major effect on Australia’s identity and the way the rest of the world saw Australia as a country. The Gallipoli campaign was a trial to test their nationhood. The campaign shown many qualities of the Australian soldiers including bravery, strength, courage, endurance and mateship. All of these qualities reflect on the nation that the troops came from. The involvement of Gallipoli was a major event that has shaped our country’s reputation and the sacrifices made by so many Australians shows the fortitude that many men had to fight for their nation.

Although the Australians eventually pushed back the Japanese in the Battle of Kokoda. They were not always certain to win the war. Owing to a combination of factors such as, the Incompetence of Australian Command, the Discipline and Attitude of Japanese soldiers, difficult terrain and weather, Early Errors and an outbreak of diseases, the Australians would have been defeated. There was a real threat of defeat.

While this battle was not pivotal in the course of the war, it is still extremely clear that the Australian troops contributed greatly.

Australians have contributed in defense of the country and for allied countries in World War 2, displaying the significance of the fall of Singapore and Kokoda. The fall of Kokoda and Singapore were all related to a series of attacks from the Japanese and were counteracted by various campaigns Australia has formed. The intentions of the Japanese from both battles were distinctive, as throughout the second world war Japan was allied with Germany, who fought against Australia’s allied forces. From Kokoda and Singapore, the position of which alliances take part in are illustrated and the contributions to the various campaigns that are proposed. Thus, the role Australia plays can be distinguished and able to indicate the significance between both

Battles such as Gallipoli are significant and remembered as there was a very high death toll and many lives were lost but when it comes to the effect on Australia as a country it is not as important as Kokoda. In Kokoda Australia was fighting to prevent our country from being invaded from the Japanese and we were fighting for the protection of our country. In Gallipoli the Australians where fighting for the allies far away from Australia’s shores. Both battles are very significant to Australia’s history but when it comes to how it affected Australia Kokoda stands out as the most important. The Kokoda legacy is a very important aspect of modern Australia and should be remembered as an important event in our history.

Extending over five years, 1st September 1939 to 2nd September 1945, World War Two, (WWII), which was fought throughout many campaigns, battles and attacks, caused large amounts of death and destruction on a global size as the Allied Forces, of whom came out victorious, fought against the Axis powers. The Battle of Kokoda was a significant battle in WWII for the Australian soldiers and the Australian population as a whole due to feats overcome by Australian militia which significantly influenced Australia’s national identity, as well as helping to shape and showcase the personality of the young boys who grew into men and the courageous acts completed by ‘true-blue aussies’ which saved the Australian mainland from isolation and invasion by the

Discuss the extent to which the Australian Nation was changed by its involvement in WWII

To sum up, it can be seen that with Japan intention of expanding its imperial force ultimately led to the attack on Darwin, where the consequences that followed the attack have manifested into making the event a significant one in Australian

World War I (1914-1918) was considered the 'Great War' and Australia’s Gallipoli campaign has always been considered as the pinnacle of the Australian military feats. This is due to the constant glorification of the event despite the fact it was an unmitigated failure. However, the work of the Australian army force in the most important battleground of WW1 the 'Western Front' is often cast under the shadow of Gallipoli. The battles on the Western Front took place in France, Belgium and parts of Germany and this is where some of the most pivotal battles were fought. The contribution and success of the Australians will be assessed through the analysis of several sources related to four major contributions related to the Western Front. These include the amount of Australians involved, the external opinions of Australia in the Western front, The Battle of

“Australia sent her best men and some of her equipment now sorely needed at home to relieve British needs elsewhere … the United Kingdom turned deaf ears to every plea.” (‘The Fall of Singapore’ 1942, The Canberra Times)