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The Importance of Native Peoples in New Guinea
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26:04 - 32:19 (06:14)

The diverse native peoples of New Guinea were crucial to the Allies' efforts during World War II due to their intimate knowledge of the terrain and their willingness to aid the military. Despite being colonized subjects and facing potential resentment, these native peoples offered invaluable assistance and saved countless lives during the war.

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The Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea was a difficult terrain for soldiers in World War II, with its steep slopes and rugged paths.
26:04 - 27:01 (00:56)
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Kokoda Trail
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The Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea was a difficult terrain for soldiers in World War II, with its steep slopes and rugged paths. The treacherous path posed a challenge of physical and mental endurance for people traversing it.

Chapter
The Importance of Native Peoples in New Guinea
Episode
Show 66 - Supernova in the East V
Podcast
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
The native peoples of New Guinea are fascinating and the more I researched them the more I started to fall in love with my subject.
27:01 - 32:19 (05:18)
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Summary

The native peoples of New Guinea are fascinating and the more I researched them the more I started to fall in love with my subject.

Chapter
The Importance of Native Peoples in New Guinea
Episode
Show 66 - Supernova in the East V
Podcast
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History