Kakakog (Kakakogwith)

Kakakog is a crest line overlooking Scarlet Beach, Bumi River and Finschhafen. It was defended by the Japanese Navy Special Landing Force, blocking the advance of 2/16 Battalion. The fortified area witnessed heavy fighting, where bayonets and hand grenades were used on a large scale. The Japanese finally withdrew from Kakakog on 2 October 1943.

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Australian War Memorial (1), Australian War Memorial (2)
• Pacific Wrecks