That was an interesting taster, pity it was only 9mins. Anyone know the history, was it based on real events or just a movie? Regards Hugh
Bought it and watched it last night. Kokoda:39th Battalion I very much enjoyed it. no bullshit heroics. Called "Chockies" because they were looked on as Chocolate soldiers. About a small platoon of reservists, sent as an advanced patrol, up the Kokoda. Cut off they determine to gt back to their lines. Some brilliant, acting I thought. the portrayal of dysentery, hunger, fatigue, and trying to carry on etc. The film was inspired by real events and the Kokoda/ Insurave memorial inscription of "Courage, Mateship, Endurance, Sacrifice". Very brutal in places, with a fair amount of swearing.
