Australia defended itself during World War 2 with it's army and navy. Britain and America supplied many of the arms used by the Australians, who fought in Europe as well as defended their homeland from the Japanese.
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Did the US and Great Britain help defend Australia during World War 2?
yes Australia was our one of our allies against japan
Who liberated Australia during World War 2?
Australia defended itself and was never captured and so did not need liberating.
What was Australia's relationship with America and England during World War 2?
Australia's relationship with Britain started to deteriorate when Australia wanted to bring their troops home to defend Australia but Britain wanted to use them elsewhere. Australia turned to America and they united to fight japan.
Did France surrender in both world wars?
No. Though invaded in both World Wars, France was able to successfully defend itself during World War 1 (the vast majority of combat in WW1 occurred inside the French borders). However, they were outmaneuvered and out-thought during World War 2, and forced to surrender.
Why was Australia's national security threatened during World War 2?
There was no direct threat by Germany or Japan. Germany was focused on Europe and the Middle East. Australia involved itself by going to the Middle East and England. Japan's aim was to capture South East Asia and New Guinea and their economic resources and defend them. It had no plan or capacity to capture Australia. Australia became involved by stationing troops in Malaya and defending its territory in Papua New Guinea.
What country conquered Australia during World War 2?
No country conquered Australia during WW2 or any war.
Why did Albania join World War 2?
In simple words, to defend itself.. It was more of the case, the WW2 joined Albania.
Why did the us have to go into worl war 2 after pearl harbor was attacked?
It was sucked into the world war 2 , and it had to defend itself .
Peoplegroups that opposed conscription in World War I?
who opposed (argued against) conscription in Australia during world war 1 and why? who opposed (argued against) conscription in Australia during world war 1 and why?
What is the name of the World War 2 defensive tactic in Australia?
There were many measures taken to defend Australia during World War II. You may be thinking of the Brisbane Line, which was an alleged plan to concede defence of the entirety of the Australian continent except on a line of the coast extending from Brisbane to Melbourne. The existence of this plan remains controversial.
Where was Australia based during World War 1?
Gallipoli.
What was the capital of Australia during World War 1?
Canberra
What was the capital of Australia during World War 2?
Canberra
Which side did Australia fight on during world war1?
Commonwealth.
Who immigrated to Australia during world war 2?
the Europeans
What impact did the fall of Singapore have on Australia during World War 2?
Singapore was an impregnable fortress for Australia.
What happened during December 11939 during world war 2?
In 1939, The World War II itself began.
What type of people came to Australia during and after the world wars?
Mainly eastern Europeans and a large proportion of jews fled to Australia during and after the war.
What were Denmark's interests in the years of World War 2?
Survival. No chance existed to defend itself from Germany. Not desiring to be absorbed into the Nazi realm, it made every effort to maintain its own identity and independence during the occupation. It did what it had to do to survive.
When did the British control Papua New Guinea?
The British controlled the southern half of Papua New Guinea from 1884 until the end of World War I. Because Australian troops occupied the region to defend it during World War, it was then handed to Australia, together with Germany's northern half, after World War I.
How did the fall of Singapore in World War 2 affect Australians?
Singapore was considered a major stronghold there to defend Australia in case of Japanese attack.
What currency was used in Australia during World War 1?
Australian
What were the recruitment requirements during World War 1?
In Australia, to be 21.
Why were children sent to Australia during World War 2?
to not get hurt
What continent that did not fight during World War 2?
Australia, Antarctica
