The Battle of Kankiryo Saddle was part of the Shaggy Ridge Campaign, fought by Australian and Japanese troops in the Territory of New Guinea in World War II.Australian Brigadier Frederick Chilton had been given the task of taking Kankiryo Saddle, a Japanese held position that was part of the Finstiere range campaign.Allied forces had been advised there were 3000 Japanese troops in the area, though this was known to be an exaggeration.
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