Tracking Kokoda, by Hank Nelson Options

[Boss Meri]

I came across an interesting article on Kokoda today which I would like to share with you written by Hank Nelson.

Hank Nelson is Professor Emeritus of Pacific and Asian History at the Australian National University. Much of his writing has been on the histories of Australia, Papua New Guinea and the second world war.

Hank writes:

Interest in making the pilgrimage might be tapering off, but that gives us an opportunity to understand Kokoda in more complex ways, writes Hank Nelson - dated: 30 November 2009

To read more, click on the following:

http://inside.org.au/tracking-kokoda/

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[crowie]

Thanks for the link...what a great read...very interesting....I have read all of the mentioned books...a good book that was written shortly after the war is also another book written by soldiers giving a detailed story of their experiences....it is called "The Knights of Kokoda"
I suppose there will always be debate about the significance of the Kokoda campaign. with many of the belief that Port Moresby would have been a stepping stone to Darwin. Kokoda and the battles of Milne Bay where the first significant battles that were able to stop the advance of the Japanese Army. The capitulation of Malaysia and Singapore by the allied forces had created huge momentum for the Japanese forces. At the same time other Pacific strongholds where occupied by the Japanese Forces. The common element in books written by both sides is that the campaign was a hard fought battle with extreme hardships.

[Fluppy]

...a good book that was written shortly after the war is also another book written by soldiers giving a detailed story of their experiences....it is called "The Knights of Kokoda"

Crowie - I don't suppose you can recall the author of this book? I am trying to find it at my local library...

fluppy

[crowie]

Fluppy

the book was written by Geoffrey Scott, 1944 its a softcover and 138 pages. Its rare and hard to come across. If you cant find it let me know and I will post it to you so you can read it...
another good book is called "Retreat from Kokoda" written by Raymond Paull 1958
also another good book is the story about the 39th Battalion "To Kokoda and Beyond" the story of the 39th Battalion 1941-1943 compliled by Victor Austen published in 1988 . Victor Austin served with the Mud over Blood (unit colours) "39th Battalion"

If you want I can send all of these books to you...they are a great read.....I am happy to lend my collection of books...especially to people who have walked the track and have an appreciation of the terrain, culture and conditions

regards Craig

[Fluppy]

Thanks Craig

I think I might wait until the New Year though for now

fluppy