The Second Battle of Eora Creek–Templeton's Crossing was fought from 11 to 28 October 1942. Forming part of the Kokoda Track campaign of the Second World War, the battle involved military forces from
Eora Creek valley
Eora Village, 27 August 1942, just before the battle
The Kokoda Track
Templeton's Crossing in 1944
Kokoda Track campaign
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The Kokoda Track campaign or Kokoda Trail campaign was part of the Pacific War of World War II. The campaign consisted of a series of battles fought between July and November 1942 in what was then the
Soldiers of the Australian 39th Battalion in September 1942
Japanese attacks along the Malay Barrier 23 December 1941 – 21 February 1942.
General Douglas MacArthur (centre) with General Sir Thomas Blamey (left) and Prime Minister John Curtin (right) in March 1942
Tents of the 2/4th Field Ambulance near Efogi (AWM P02423.011)