DiscoverThe Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership.111 - Friendly Fire on the Kokoda Track
111 - Friendly Fire on the Kokoda Track

111 - Friendly Fire on the Kokoda Track

Update: 2024-03-28
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This is Part 13 of our series looking at the Kokoda Campaign, focusing on the combat performance of the 53rd Battalion and how the militia were prepared for combat at the tactical, operational and strategic level.

This episode looks at the tragic friendly fire incident that occured during the Battle of Isurava, where the 2/14th C Company attacked into the Battalion Headquarters.  What were the factors in this and how could it have been avoided?

Check out the  show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast.

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111 - Friendly Fire on the Kokoda Track

111 - Friendly Fire on the Kokoda Track

James Eling