Kokoda

L/Cpl Wilstead is a wounded, steady presence as the section redefines leadership after their lieutenant falls. He endures brutal attacks with quiet resolve, embodying loyalty and resilience that keep the unit cohesive under fire.

Recently promoted, Max steps into command after the platoon leader's death. He bears the weight of leadership under fire, fights through a gunshot wound, and strives to guide his men toward Isurava while balancing duty and friendship.

A member of the infantry section who endures the trek through the jungle amid illness and hardship. He contributes to the group’s survival through perseverance and steadfastness.

Burke struggles with dysentery but keeps moving, embodying the grit needed to reach Isurava. He remains part of the core group, pushing through pain for the sake of his mates.

A tough, impulsive soldier who carries the Bren gun and contemplates leaving Max behind. He volunteers for dangerous tasks and drives the group forward, showing grit and volatility.

Max’s brother, he steps into leadership as the section fragments. He challenges risky decisions and fights to keep his mates together in the jungle.

Suffering from severe dysentery, Johnno remains loyal to his mates. He makes a final stand with Max and the group before being hunted down in the jungle.

Injured but determined, Sam drags himself forward with a crutch, refusing to slow the unit. His persistence embodies stubborn resilience in the face of injury.

The Bren gunner who stays to cover his mates, eventually captured and tortured by Japanese soldiers. His sacrifice becomes a stark symbol of courage and selflessness.

A veteran AIF officer whose death early in the battle triggers a shift in command and tests the unit’s resolve under extreme pressure.

The senior officer whose Isurava speech frames the battle’s significance and reassesses the cost of war for the participants and the country.