The Kokoda Campaign, 1942
Battle of Brigade Hill
Quick Facts
- Dates
- September 8 – 10, 1942
- Campaign
- Kokoda Track campaign, 1942
- Location
- Kokoda Track, Owen Stanley Range, Papua New Guinea
The Australian 21st Brigade faced Japanese forces in a critical engagement. The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides.
Also known as the Battle of Mission Ridge, this engagement saw the Japanese nearly encircle the Australian 21st Brigade, cutting the track behind them. Australian units had to fight their way out, and it remains one of the costliest actions of the campaign in terms of casualties on both sides.
Brigade Hill (Australian Army).
The Kokoda Campaign
