Life in the Jungle: What the Soldiers Faced Daily

The Kokoda Campaign wasn’t just fought against an enemy force — it was fought against the jungle itself. In this episode of The Kokoda Track Podcast, Glenn Azar explores what daily life was really like for Australian soldiers living and fighting in the Papua New Guinea jungle during World War II. Moving beyond famous battles and heroic moments, this episode examines the constant moisture, disease, hunger, sleep deprivation, and psychological strain that defined everyday existence on Kokoda — and why understanding this reality changes how we walk the Track today. This episode offers vital context for anyone seeking to understand the true cost of the campaign and the resilience required to endure it.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why the jungle was one of the greatest enemies on Kokoda
How disease and illness affected the campaign
The impact of hunger, fatigue, and lack of sleep
Why morale and leadership mattered so much
How understanding daily hardship deepens respect for the Track

Follow The Kokoda Track Podcast for future episodes covering Kokoda history, Papua New Guinea culture, and the realities of trekking the Track with meaning and respect.



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Life in the Jungle: What the Soldiers Faced Daily The Kokoda Campaign wasn&rsquo;t just fought against an enemy force &mdash; it was fought against the jungle itself. In this episode of The Kokoda Track Podcast, Glenn Azar explores what daily life was really like for Australian soldiers living and fighting in the Papua New Guinea jungle during World War II. Moving beyond famous battles and heroic moments, this episode examines the constant moisture, disease, hunger, sleep deprivation, and psychological strain that defined everyday existence on Kokoda &mdash; and why understanding this reality changes how we walk the Track today. This episode offers vital context for anyone seeking to understand the true cost of the campaign and the resilience required to endure it.
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In This Episode, You&rsquo;ll Learn:
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<li>Why the jungle was one of the greatest enemies on Kokoda</li>
<li>How disease and illness affected the campaign</li>
<li>The impact of hunger, fatigue, and lack of sleep</li>
<li>Why morale and leadership mattered so much</li>
<li>How understanding daily hardship deepens respect for the Track</li>
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Follow&nbsp;The Kokoda Track Podcast&nbsp;for future episodes covering Kokoda history, Papua New Guinea culture, and the realities of trekking the Track with meaning and respect. 
This podcast is proudly brought to you by <a href="https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/">ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS</a>

An insight into the lessons learnt from people that have trekked the Kokoda Track in PNG. We will interview trek leaders, local PNG villagers and trekkers who have undertaken the arduous 96km jungle trek.

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Life in the jungle - What the soldiers faced daily

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