The Australians who knew about war when they joined up or where called up by the government were the 'Veteran Soldiers', those who had fought in the army in the previous war, WW1. I believe the others thought of it as high adventure, and their patriotic duty. It was commonly thought they would vanquish Germany in six months, but it took six years and huge loss of life and limb.
Australians went to war in August 1914.
John Curtin .
Same as within the US, they knew little about it.
australians went to war with everybody=but us cause were amazing like that==this is her daughter writing whos awesome=
OP, go watch the movie Gallipoli. That will give you a good idea of what the ANZAC forces went through in WW I aka "The war to end all wars."
Over 300,000 Australians went to War in 1914, and 145 of every 1000 troupes deployed were killed in combat.
Australians at War - 2001 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
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The cast of Australians at War - 2001 includes: John Stanton as Narrator (2001)
four Australians were awarded this medal nine went to British men.
Australians, along with New Zealanders, mark the First World War with ANZAC Day. It is a day of remembrance, and Australians generally take great pride in their contributions to the war effort.
becacause they were....