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Australia in WW2
Questions regarding Australia's participation in World War 2, in both the European and Pacific theaters of the war.
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Did Japanese land in Australia in World War 2?
There was no formal plan to invade Australia, the Japanese most likely thinking that its vast size would swallow up its manpower. It has to be remembered that Australia's vast deposits of natural resources (oil, gas, iron ore, bauxite etc) were not known at the time, and Japan's main reasons for going to war were to secure resources (which the home islands lack totally).
How did women cope during the war?
Most women were kept out of combat situations but there were times where a woman had to fight like her male counterparts to survive or they had to use trickery.
What two wars is the us involved in right now?
Iraq and Afghanistan are know by the public but other countries are involved
Special Forces and The United States Marine Corps(expeditionary force in there own who need no congressional act of war, just a phone call) are in over 72 countries Combat wise as of 2009
How were women involved in World War 1?
They had to work in factories building equipment and artillery for the war. They also had to sell war bonds, help soldiers that had been injured in the war and many things that men could not do because they had to fight in the war.
During WWI women were mostly involved on the home front working in munitions plants, ship building, etc.
By convention the date generally given by historians is 1 September 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. It ended on 2 September 1945 with the surrender of Japan.
The following other events are occasionally cited as possible starting points:
- 3 September 1939: Britain and France declared war on Germany following the German invasion of Poland.
- 7 July 1937: The Japanese invasion of China (the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War).
- 1931: The Japanese invasion of Manchuria.
- Others argue that the two world wars are one conflict separated only by a "ceasefire."
Here are other significant dates of the war:
- 10 June, 1940: Fascist Italy declares war on Britain and France.
- 7 December, 1941: Japan attacks America without any declaration of war.
- 8 December 8, 1941: America declares war on Japan.
- 11 December, 1941: Germany and Fascist Italy declare war on America.
- 8 September, 1943 Fascist Italy surrenders.
- 13 October, 1943: Italy declares war on Germany.
- 19 April, 1945: German forces in Italy surrender.
- 8 May, 1945: Germany surrenders (VE Day, Victory in Europe Day).
- 2 September, 1945: Japan surrenders (VJ Day, Victory over Japan Day). General Okamura Yasiyi submitted surrender to Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
- Some see the war starting when Japan, in 1931, took over Manchuria and resigned from the League of Nations, but this did not develop into full-scale war until 1937. In 1938, Japan attacked the USSR and was soundly beaten back by the then-unknown Georgi Zhukov, who later masterminded the defeat of Hitler. [Comment. The problem with choosing 1931 is lack of continuity].
- The end of WWII was in 1945. However, there were some Japanese soldiers on isolated islands in the Pacific who never got the message that the war ended (or they believed it was a trick) and they fought on for years afterward. Believe it or not, the last Japanese soldier to surrender was Second Lieutenant Hiroo Onada who emerged from the Philippine jungle in 1974 to finally surrender. His book, "No Surrender - My Thirty-Year War" is fascinating.
- The commencement of World War 2 has different dates in different countries. To the Americans, World War 2 started on December 7th, 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. To Britain, France, Canada, Poland, World War 2 started on Sept. of 1939, when Nazi Germany attacked Poland. To Czechoslovakia, World War Two started in March of 1939, when Nazi Germany attacked them. To the Ethiopians, World War Two started in 1936, when Italy attacked. To the Chinese, it dates back to 1931, when Japan occupied Manchuria. The Russians date the start in June 1941 (not 1939).
- World War 2 "started" on the 3rd of September, when Britain and France declared war on Germany. (They had a treaty with Poland). The war ended in early May 1945 in Europe, Hitler having committed suicide in April of that year. The war in Japan ended after their surrender to the Americans in response to the A-bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki - respectively the 6th and 9th of August 1945.
- By a long-standing convention, the dates are usually given as 1939-1945, except in Russia, where they are usually given as 1941-1945. If one gives another starting date, one conveys the message that one is making some point or other, for example, that one is claiming that the sufferings of the Chinese have not been given the attention they deserve. As for the notion that WW1 and WW2 were one war with a 20-year truce, this is not meant literally.
What were outcomes in the war of 1812?
The British agreed to actually get their troops of the United States and to stop harassing American ships and kidnapping crew members. The US gained some prestige as a power to be reckoned with.
For several reasons. First, because western European populations were still traumatized by the brutality shown by German troops invading in 1914, WWI, and maybethought WWII would repeat WWI. But most generally, in Great Britain, like in France, major cities were regularly under fire by artillery and or air bombardments. Children were thus evacuated to the countryside more secure or even in other countries already occupied and generally peaceful. My own parents in southern Belgium were caring for 4 french children temporarily evacuated from the French City of Metz. London was under daily fire by V1 and V2 German rocket bombs. And finally, destructions were huge and finding shelters and food became a massive daily problem.
Where did the Rats of Tobruk fight?
They were dubbed the Rats of Tobruk, encouraged by the enemy to come out of their holes waving white flags of surrender. But for 242 days, between April and December 1941, thousands of Australian soldiers refused to concede the Libyan Port of Tobruk. (From the ABC website)
Answer">AnswerThe Rats of Tobruk was the name given to the Australian soldiers of the garrison who held the Libyan port of Tobruk against the Africa Corps, during the Siege of Tobruk in World War II. The siege starts on 10 April 1941 and was finally relieved at the end of November.
The origins of the name likely came from The Nazi German radio, German Calling when they referred to the soldiers as "poor desert rats of Tobruk." This was mostly due to two factors:
1. The Australian tendered to counterattack to gather equipment as soon as the enemy was routed;
2. The defenders dug extensive tunnel networks and shelters to supplement their trenches - and weren't afraid to use them when bombarded.
The Australians gave themselves the nickname 'the Rats of Tobruk' after Radio Berlin described the Australians as 'caught like rats in a trap'.
The old warships that helped the Rats of Tobruk with supplies and evacuation of the wounded were insulted by Radio Berlin, being called a 'pile of scrap iron'. The Australians therefore called them 'The Scrap Iron Flotilla'.
In typically Australian dry wit, Australians reclaimed the name as a badge of pride, even going so far as to strike their own unofficial medal bearing the likeness of a rat. The metal used to make the medals came from a German bomber the Rats had shot down with captured German guns.
The conviction of the 'Diggers' even won them the respect of the Nazis. Major Ballerstedt, C.O. 2nd Battalion, 115th Motorized Infantry Regiment, wrote to his superiors:
"The Australian, who are the men our troops have had opposite them so far, are extraordinarily tough fighters. The German is more active in the attack, but the enemy stakes his life in the defence and fights to the last with extreme cunning."
The thoughts were echoed by a captured German officer struggling to explain how he found himself a prisoner of war:
"I cannot understand you Australians. In Poland, France and Belgium once the tanks got through the soldiers took it for granted they were beaten. But you are like demons. The tanks break through and your infantry keeps fighting."
The fighting style of the Australians made it very difficult for co-ordinated attacks by the Germans to integrate effectively. The Australians just weren't behaving as expected, and they took little time in noticing how this was confusing their enemy. (From convictcreations and wikipedia)
What is the government in Sydney Australia?
State Government of New South Wales.
Federal Government is in Canberra (Australian Capital Territory).
Queensland, (unlike the rest of the Australian States) only has One House of Government (Lower House). The rest has Two (Upper and Lower House), By different names in each state.
Why did australia want migrants after world war 2?
After WW2, Australia had very nearly been invaded so the general thought among the Australian people was to populate or perish.
At the same time, Europe was destroyed by war with hundreds of millions of people with no where to go.
Put the two and two together and thats why Australia accepted a boom of migrants following WW2.
What country was Archduke Francis Ferdinand the Archduke of?
Ferdinand was Archduke of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, sometimes called the Hapsburg Empire (after the ruling family) or the "Dual Monarchy" (Austria AND Hungary). The Hapsburgs and their empire had been around for centuries, and controlled most of southeastern Europe. Besides the Austrians and Hungarians, there were dozens of other ethnic groups in this polyglot Empire, and dozens of languages spoken.
The murder of Ferdinand was especially galling to the old Emperor, because he had been on the throne sixty years and knew he was going to die soon (he made it another two years). Ferdinand was heir to the throne, and groomed to take over. Ferdinand was in this position because the old Emperor's son had committed suicide around 1880, over not being allowed to marry the woman he loved, a commoner (there's a pretty good old black and white movie about this son and heir called "Mayerling"). So the old Emperor, Franz Joseph, had lost his only son and the original heir, and now he was deprived of his nephew, who was ready to take over. Incidentally, Ferdinand was killed because he showed signs of being a reformer. The Serbs were afraid that Ferdinand, once in power, would make so many accommodations to the ethnic Serbs in his Empire they would lose their nationalistic thirst to get out of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and be united with Serbia.
i do not know so i would check websites like wikipedia or google or ask.com
How did Immigration Restriction Act 1901 restrict immigration?
It was introduced into Australia because Australians wanted to keep Australia all white. This immigration restriction act would let the government have control of all the immigration to Australia. From the Immigration restriction act, a dictation test was developed to prevent non-whites into the country. This Dictation test was often 50 words from a scientific text book ( meaning that it would feature hard to spell scientific words). This passage that was dictated by the immigration officer was in any European language. If a immigrant somewhat passes, then the officer would give the test again in a different language until it would pass. The immigrants were usually pacific islanders & asians.
How was an unstable economy the cause of the great depression?
People spent way too much money on making money in the stock market. you get all of this money going around in a system that depends on the money in circulation to make profits. Someone told somone else that they needed to pull all of their money out. This person was a big shot in the market scene. so he caused all of this panic and everyone pulled out and that caused the market and economy to drop like mad. So I would say that the economic boom of the roaring 20s and the reliance on the stock market had a big influence on the depresion.
What happened before the Pearl Harbor attack?
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Japan and the United States were in the process of peace talks when Japan launched their attack on Pearl Harbor. The Japanese did give the American people medals. The Americans put the medals on bombs that were dropped on Japan in the months following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
No one knew except the Japanese. It was basically a surprise attack, although the U.S sensed the Japanese on radar. By the time they could figure out what was happening, the bombings began.
Before the Pearl Harbor Attack, there was already tension between the Japanese and the Americans as America had stopped trading oil, which was vital to the Japanese, and was putting pressure on Japan for invading other South East Asian countries, which the Americans did not want to happen.
How did Jews survive living in Australia in World War 2?
The relatively few Jews in Australia during World War 2 didn't face much of a threat since Australia came out of the war largely unscathed.
When was the bombing of Darwin?
In WWII, the first real attack of the Japanese on an Australian base occurred with the bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942. That attack scattered the naval base at Darwin and demoralised Australians. However, Darwin was bombed by the Japanese a total of sixty times between 19 February 1942 and 12 November 1943.
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How did World War 2 affect Australia?
It affected Australia's relationships with other countries because it made Australia start to question and analyze their bonds and links with other countries. Australia wanted to become independent from Britain because John Curtain thought that success in war could not come from Britain. He wanted Australia to look to the US as they had new ideas and attitudes.
How did Australia feel when being bombed by the Japanese?
The prime minister was extremely worried about Australia, and with little regret, withdrew Australian troops from where the British were fighting, and although the British were furious, Australia stood their ground and brought the troops home to help defend Australia and Drive the Japanese back.
During the war new roles in the work force were created fir women because?
They took the place of the men who went to fight the war.
What population Australia 1939?
The population of Australia was 6.97 million people in 1939. By 1970 the population had grown to 12.7 million. As of 2013, the estimated population is 23.2 million.
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Spies gather information without letting their victims know they are doing it.
If it is done successfully there may be no violence or excitement about it. On the other hand, even a successful spy may be involved in violence if he has to work with violent criminals or terrorists.
Spying can be:
-peeking through a fence to watch a closed practice of a football team
-getting a job at a company in order to discover their 'secret ingredient'
-joining a gang of drug smugglers
-living for years in a foreign country in the guise of a diplomat or business man
Why were american troops based in australia during world war 2?
Australians mainly served in Italy fighting Mussolinis (spelling) forces. Australian Troops served in the Western Desert Campaign in North Africa,with the other Commonwealth troops. They also served in the far east in Burma and New Guinea,as well as the R.A.A.F pilots in the Battle of Britain and later battles, and the R.A.Navy, in many theaters with Allied Navies. They did a lot !
