by Mia McPhillips https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj en-us 2015-08-14 01:06:52 UTC 2015-08-25 08:15:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Kokoda Track: More Australians Injured. miacmcphillips https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66556929 Updates have now been received directly from the commissioner on our Australian Troops fighting in Papua New Guinea. The death toll is now sitting at 300 with over 500 wounded. We need to continue to show our support for troops and their families. May they rest in peace.

]]> 2015-08-21 06:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66556929 Weather and war... miacmcphillips https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66557322 The weather on the Kokoda Campaign is tough. The terrain is steep, the vegetation dense and the enemy close at hand and unseen. It has been raining constantly, and when it's not raining, the heat from the jungle is causing steam to rise. So, in the non-rain periods, you can't see anything either because of the jungle mist.

The rain is allowing Japanese troops to disguise their movement and hide when they bring up heavy guns. The weather is making it hard for Australian Troops to spot where the Japanese are firing from until they have already shot fire.

]]> 2015-08-21 06:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66557322 Letter from the families. miacmcphillips https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66558500 It has now been months since the Australian soldiers left our soil to stop the advance of the Japanese Army. This letter has been written by a family of an Australian soldier on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.

Dear Jack, We miss you more and more everyday. Our baby has been born, he is a healthy boy.

Awaiting your promised return. Love Peggy.

Our best wishes go out to these soldiers. May they continue to fight and do us proud.

]]> 2015-08-21 06:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66558500 Looking from the eyes of the Japanese. miacmcphillips https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66917152 In the latest news, an interview has taken place with the family of a Japanese troop named Hoshi. Born in Shikoku, Hoshi traveled to fight for his emperor.

His wife and daughter told of his kindess and compassion. "He was a loving man and a good father" his wife exclaimed. A touching letter from his daughter left tears in the eyes of reports today. "I will forever miss my daddy."

Hoshi was shot dead lying next to an Australian solider, Jack.

In their hands, photos of their beloved families. Where is the peace this war must stop.

]]> 2015-08-25 07:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66917152 SURRENDER miacmcphillips https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66917745 2015-08-25 08:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66917745 Second World War, 1939–45 miacmcphillips https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66917818 2015-08-25 08:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66917818 MORE AFFECTS OF THE WAR.. miacmcphillips https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66918137 2015-08-25 08:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/miacmcphillips/w7ik06o9lzj/wish/66918137