Kokoda
A bitter battle is fought between Australian and Japanese soldiers along the Kokoda trail in New Guinea during World War II.
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Kokoda
2006
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日本海大海戦 海ゆかば
Duration: 2 h 11 m | 1983
The story of Japan's victory in the battle of Tsushima Strait.
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