May 15, 2016 - Shortly after relieving Potts, Blamey addressed the men of the 21st Brigade on a parade ground at the Koitaki cricket pitch Known as the Koitaki Incident.

It is hard for one to imagine now, but the joy of reaching the Australian lines, knowing that fresh troops had now taken over the battle – would be dampened by an incident which is now infamous in Australian Military History. The 2/27 Infantry Battalion, after enduring such hardship – was present at the Koitaki Plantation when General Blamey made his famous speech: "It's the rabbit that is running away" to the troops of 21 Brigade.

June 21, 2016 - This occurred after many lives where lost notably the 21st Brigade who stormed the Japanese pill boxes with a sducidal determination not seen before. Many believe this was as a direct result of General Blameys Koitaki address to the Brigade after they where relieved from the Kokoda battle with fresh troops.

May 14, 2024 - Koitaki was the act of a man desperate to preserve and justify his position by any means and he found them in accusations about the incompetence and lack of spirit amongst the men he sent to fight; • His concurrence in the disastrous and needless frontal attacks at the beachhead battles at the campaign’s conclusion, motivated solely by MacArthur’s need for a speedy victory to guarantee him the resources he needed to retake the Philippines, and his endorsement of the relief of commanders who thought differently, further illuminate the shoddy motives that drove Blamey.

The Australian forces were unaware that the Japanese had started their retreat; they awaited their enemy at Imita Ridge. Several days passed with no sign of any Japanese. On the 16th September, the composite 2/14th and 2/16th regained their independent identities. By 26 September, they were relieved of duty and were sent to Koitaki (near McDonalds Corner) for R+R.

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The roadway running past the campsite of 2/4th Field Ambulance (not in view) towards the two starting points of the Kokoda Trail. Further on, one branch of the road leads directly to where Australian troops are fighting the Japanese, while the other branch leads to Koitaki and Itiki.

1 week ago - On 22 October, after the relief of the 21st Brigade by the 25th Brigade, Blamey visited Koitaki, near Port Moresby, where the 21st Brigade was encamped. Shortly after relieving Potts, Blamey addressed the men of the 21st Brigade on a parade ground. The men of the Maroubra Force expected ...

April 18, 2017 - The Koitaki remarks were believed to be the result of Blamey being under pressure from MacArthur, who had no real appreciation of the situation, and from the Australian government who wanted to appease MacArthur. There have been some sources who have said the Blamey was misquoted or misunderstood, however given the number of men who heard his remarks this seems unlikely. The incident was hushed up and it did not make the official histories.

July 22, 2026 - Concerned that enemy troops would ... Moresby, and the 25th Brigade to Milne Bay. Potts flew into Port Moresby on 8 August and set up a staging post at Koitaki, close to the start of the trail at Owers Corner....

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On 22 October 1942 after the relief of the 21st Brigade by the 25th Brigade, the Australian commander of Allied Land Forces—General Sir Thomas Blamey visited the remnants of Maroubra Force at Koitaki camp near Port Moresby. Blamey had relieved Brigadier Potts of his command, replacing him ...

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May 18, 2026 - The Kakitsu incident (嘉吉の乱) was a political and military upheaval in 1441 during the Muromachi period. ↑ 久保賢司「〈戦国〉期 上克下論」（佐藤博信 編『関東足利氏と東国社会 中世東国論:5』（岩田書院、2012年（平成24年）） ISBN ...

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August 22, 2026 - The Kyōtoku incident (享徳の乱, Kyōtoku no Ran) was a long series of skirmishes and conflicts fought for control of the Kantō region of Japan in the 15th century. The conflict began in 1454 with the assassination of Uesugi Noritada by Kantō kubō Ashikaga Shigeuji.