description: a documentary based on a book by paul ham.
from corridors of power to blood-stained battlefields of papua new guinea highlands, kokoda tells
the story of this brutal world war ii military campaign between australia and japan.
the kokoda fighting was politicized, mismanaged, mythologized and venerated.
kokoda goes beyond the myths of war to tell the story from both sides. it provides authentic and
comprehensive accounts of the desperate confusion of war, intricate connections between frontline
soldiers and military high command, and political agendas influencing the campaign.
from corridors of power to blood-stained battlefields of papua new guinea highlands, kokoda tells
the story of this brutal world war ii military campaign between australia and japan.
the kokoda fighting was politicized, mismanaged, mythologized and venerated.
kokoda goes beyond the myths of war to tell the story from both sides. it provides authentic and
comprehensive accounts of the desperate confusion of war, intricate connections between frontline
soldiers and military high command, and political agendas influencing the campaign.
