Kokoda Conditions

Which disease caused the most problems and illnesses in the jungle?

• Malaria

• Typhoid

• Tiberculosis

• Spanish Flu

Annotate at least 2 challenges faced by the soldiers in the photo

Which of the following is false? 

• Soldiers found jungle conditions really pleasant and easy compared to trench warfare
• It was really mountainous at Kokoda, making travel difficult
• Soldiers faced thick jungle and hot, humid days with cold nights
• The Kokoda Track today is much the same as it would have been for the soldiers

Which best describes the Kokoda environment?

• Thick jungle, steep mountains, wide rivers

• Extremely cold, very windy, lots of snow

• Dry, flat, very little water

• Some woodland and hills, lots of farms

Which challenge faced by soldiers during the battle of Kokoda is depicted here?

• Lack of supplies
• Harsh environmental conditions
• Inexperienced leadership
• Poor communication among troops

Which health issues did Australian soldiers face in Kokoda?

• Skin rashes and allergies
• Malaria, dysentery, and other infectious diseases.

• Heart disease and diabetes
• Frostbite and altitude sickness

Why were Military tactics were not conventional in the battle of Kokoda?

• The battle was fought in open fields with traditional formations.
• All soldiers used heavy artillery and tanks throughout the battle.
• Due to jungle warfare the tactics were based on air superiority and naval support.

• Due to the challenging terrain they were based on fire and movement.

Why were issuing and receiving orders so challenging during Kokoda?

• All communication was done through carrier pigeons, which were unreliable.
• The weather was too hot for soldiers to communicate effectively.
• Orders were only issued verbally, leading to misunderstandings.
• The steep slopes, few tracks, and thick jungle

Which of the following isn't a hallmark of jungle warfare?

• Large-scale, open-field battles
• Guerrilla tactics
• Hot and wet climate

• Low visibility

How does this picture show the reader what the conditions in Kokoda were like?