| The true story of the brutal World War II military campaign fought between Australia and Japan in the green hell of the mountains of Papua New Guinea. Told from both the Japanese and Australian perspectives the documentary also explores the impact of the decisions of high command on the soldiers at the front line. |
| Name | Character | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Alan David Lee | Brigadier Arnold Patts | 2 |
| William McInnes | Himself - Narrator | 2 |
| Harry Greenwood | "Smoky" Hawson | 2 |
| Yutaka Izumihara | Lt. Colonel Tanaka | 2 |