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201056 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Kokoda

201056 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

The brutal World War II military campaign between Australia and Japan in Papua New Guinea is presented from both sides, focusing on the impact of high command decisions.

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Marino Girolami

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The brutal World War II military campaign between Australia and Japan in Papua New Guinea is presented from both sides, focusing on the impact of high command decisions.

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Sidney Salkowdirector

Marino Girolamidirector

John O'Deawriter

Janis Paige

Janis Paigecast

Binnie Barnes

Binnie Barnescast

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The true story of the brutal World War II military campaign fought between Australia and Japan in the green hell of the mountains of Papua New Guinea. Told from both the Japanese and Australian perspectives the documentary also explores the impact of the decisions of high command on the soldiers at the front line.

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