The Battle of Kokoda, fought from July to November 1942, was a turning point in history. By November 2, 1942, the Australians had retaken Kokoda, and the following day, now celebrated as Kokoda Day, the Australian flag was raised in triumph. Officially known as 'Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Day' in Papua New Guinea, today we honour the memory of all Papua New Guineans who came to the aid of our fellow Australians in 1942 and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. They offered medical care, evacuated the s

Battle for New Guinea | 1942-1945 | Australian & American Soldiers in Action | WW2 Documentary Film After Pearl Harbour, Australia's front line was soon formed in New Guinea. General Douglas MacArthur on his withdrawal from the Philipeines drew a line in the sand and Australian and American troops, and New Guinea natives, and Papua New Guinea colonial forces, including the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary fought an all out campaign in New Guinea aimed at preventing a Japanese invasion of Aust

Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, including Bostons and Beaufighters, attack Japanese positions in New Guinea in this 1943 clip from War Pictorial News. IWM WPN 123 | Imperial War Museum London