A post I put on a thread about the Kokoda track elicited a riposte from a 'catter that I was sure contained some misinterpretations, so I went and read "Kokoda", by Peter FitzSimons; he compiled it from official histories, published information and interviews he conducted with survivors. It's a great read and goes into details relevant to Australians and Japanese who have (or had) relatives who were involved. Those interested in the Australian aspects of Douglas MacArthur's WWII activities might also find it interesting.

I'm gratified that it confirmed the substantive issues of my post but, more importantly, refamiliarising myself with the graphic details of that campaign was excoriating; much of it had me in tears.

Cheers, Rowan